Ralph Thoresby, The Topographer V1: His Town And Times (1885) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781437148701)

Ralph Thoresby, The Topographer V1: His Town And Times (1885) is a book written by Daniel Hopkin Atkinson that provides a detailed account of the life and times of Ralph Thoresby, an English antiquary and historian who lived in the 17th and 18th centuries. The book explores Thoresby's work as a topographer, which involved studying and documenting the history, geography, and culture of his hometown of Leeds, as well as other parts of England. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a different aspect of Thoresby's life and work. The first chapter provides an overview of Thoresby's background and upbringing, while subsequent chapters delve into his work as a topographer and historian. The book also includes a detailed analysis of Thoresby's writings, including his diaries and other historical documents.Throughout the book, Atkinson provides a fascinating glimpse into the world of 17th and 18th-century England, exploring the social, cultural, and political landscape of the time. He also sheds light on the many challenges and obstacles that Thoresby faced in his work as a topographer, including the difficulty of accessing historical documents and the hostility of local officials and landowners.Overall, Ralph Thoresby, The Topographer V1: His Town And Times (1885) is a comprehensive and engaging account of the life and work of one of England's most important historical figures. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of England, the development of topography as a discipline, or the life and work of Ralph Thoresby himself.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.

Author: Daniel Hopkin Atkinson
ISBN-10: 1437148700
ISBN-13: 9781437148701
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 10/01/2008
Pages: 484
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.41lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.97d