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The History Of Paisley (1857)

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The History of Paisley is a book written by John Parkhill and originally published in 1857. The book provides a comprehensive account of the history of Paisley, a town located in the west-central Lowlands of Scotland. The author starts by tracing the origins of the town, which date back to the 6th century, and goes on to describe the various events and developments that shaped its growth and development over the centuries.The book covers a wide range of topics, including the town's early religious and cultural history, its role in the Scottish Wars of Independence, the rise of the textile industry in the 18th and 19th centuries, and the town's social and economic conditions during the Victorian era. The author also provides detailed descriptions of the town's notable landmarks, including its churches, public buildings, and historic homes.Throughout the book, Parkhill draws on a variety of sources, including historical records, contemporary accounts, and personal anecdotes, to provide a vivid and engaging portrait of Paisley and its people. The History of Paisley is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Scotland, the textile industry, or the social and cultural history of small towns.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9781165712298
  • Indbinding:
  • Hardback
  • Sideantal:
  • 186
  • Udgivet:
  • 10. september 2010
  • Størrelse:
  • 152x229x14 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 445 g.
  • BLACK NOVEMBER
Leveringstid: 2-3 uger
Forventet levering: 10. december 2024

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The History of Paisley is a book written by John Parkhill and originally published in 1857. The book provides a comprehensive account of the history of Paisley, a town located in the west-central Lowlands of Scotland. The author starts by tracing the origins of the town, which date back to the 6th century, and goes on to describe the various events and developments that shaped its growth and development over the centuries.The book covers a wide range of topics, including the town's early religious and cultural history, its role in the Scottish Wars of Independence, the rise of the textile industry in the 18th and 19th centuries, and the town's social and economic conditions during the Victorian era. The author also provides detailed descriptions of the town's notable landmarks, including its churches, public buildings, and historic homes.Throughout the book, Parkhill draws on a variety of sources, including historical records, contemporary accounts, and personal anecdotes, to provide a vivid and engaging portrait of Paisley and its people. The History of Paisley is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Scotland, the textile industry, or the social and cultural history of small towns.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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