Excerpt from In and Around the Isle of Purbeck
Dwellers in and around the Isle of Purbeck, and I take this opportunity of gratefully thanking those who have specially helped me: Mrs. Bankes, of Kingston Lacy; Albert Bankes, Esq.; Mrs. Blandford; The Rev. R. G. Barlelot; The Rev. Canon Benham, D.D., Miss Annie Bennett; The Rev. Selwyn Blackett; Charles Weld Blundell, Esq.; Nathaniel Bond, Esq.; Mrs. W. H. Bond; Miss Burt; Miss Ethel J. C. W. Chambers; Mrs. Crosley; The Ven. C. L. Dundas, Archdeacon of Dorset; The Right Hon. The Earl of Eldon; Captain Elwes; Miss Amy Eleanor Fame; The Rev. W. D. Filliter; Walter J. Fletcher, Esq.; Professor Hudleston; Miss Knight; J. Wickham Legg, Esq., Miss Edith Little; The Rev. S. W. Nash; Mrs. Panton; Mr. And Mrs. Pellatt; L. G. Pike, Esq.; Miss Ridd; Sir Charles Robinson; W. H. Scott, Esq., m.a.; The Rev. Charles S. Shepherd; Mrs. Silvertop; The Rev. Spencer Smith; Mr. And Mrs. Watson Smyth; The Misses Weld; The Rev. H. L. Wright; The Rev. T. Russell Wright. Also Percy M. Bright, Esq., H. G. Commin, Esq., J. I. May, Esq., and Messrs. Sydenham.
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book takes a fascinating journey through the Isle of Purbeck, a peninsula on Englandââ â¢s southern coast. The author guides readers through the island's rich history, from its early Celtic inhabitants to its time as a favorite hunting ground for Saxon and Norman kings. The book delves into the island's unique geological formations, exploring the layers of stone and marble that have made Purbeck famous. The author also recounts the captivating story of the Isle of Purbeck's quarriers, a guild that has existed for centuries, operating under a traditional charter that regulates the industry. With its vivid descriptions of the island's rugged beauty and colorful historical details, this book is sure to delight readers interested in the rich history and captivating landscapes of England. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781334406461_0
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