The Town Of Sir John Franklin: A History Of Spilsby In Lincolnshire, With Notes On Eresby And Other Places Connected Therewith (1892) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781166165116)

""The Town of Sir John Franklin: A History of Spilsby in Lincolnshire, with Notes on Eresby and Other Places Connected Therewith"" is a historical book written by Harry Cotton Smith and published in 1892. The book provides a comprehensive account of the town of Spilsby in Lincolnshire, England, and its history, including its connection with Sir John Franklin, a British Royal Navy officer and explorer who disappeared during an expedition to the Arctic in 1845.The book covers the town's early history, including its origins as a Saxon settlement, its role in the wool trade, and its growth during the medieval period. It also explores the town's connections with other places in the area, including Eresby and other nearby villages.Throughout the book, Smith provides detailed descriptions of the town's architecture, landmarks, and notable figures, as well as its social and economic development over time. He also includes maps and illustrations to help readers visualize the town and its surroundings.Overall, ""The Town of Sir John Franklin"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Spilsby and the surrounding area, providing a fascinating glimpse into the town's past and its place in British history.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: Harry Cotton Smith
ISBN-10: 1166165116
ISBN-13: 9781166165116
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 176
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.54lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.38d