Stella and Rose's Books Logo

Stella & Rose's Books

Specialists in Rare & Collectable Books

  Basket is empty
  Login Register

HISTORY OF PLYMOUTH

by R.N. Worth

Published by William Brendon And Son. 1890

Slightly better than good condition. Burgundy leather spine with gilt title. Burgundy boards. Numerous b/w illustrations. viii + 500 pages including list of subscribers. Top edge gilt. 2nd edition.

SIGNED by author. Contents very good but boards faded and stained.

Stock no. 823438

Enquire about this book Add to Wish List

Contents

  • PREFACE
  • LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS
  • CHAPTER I.
  • BEGINNINGS OF HISTORY
  • CHAPTER II.
  • DOMESDAY : THE SUTTONS
  • CHAPTER III.
  • RISING FAME AND FORTUNES
  • CHAPTER IV.
  • THE DAYS OF GOOD QUEEN BESS
  • CHAPTER V.
  • THE PLYMOUTH COMPANY
  • CHAPTER VI. THE SIEGE
  • CHAPTER VII.
  • DEVELOPMENT, 1650-1890
  • CHAPTER VIII.
  • PARLIAMENT REPRESENTATION
  • CHAPTER IX.
  • LOCAL GOVERNMENT
  • CHAPTER X.
  • RELIGION
  • CHAPTER XI.
  • EDUCATION
  • CHAPTER XII.
  • CHARITY AND PHILANTHROPY
  • CHAPTER XIII.
  • TRADE, COMMERCE AND MANUFACTURE
  • CHAPTER XIV.
  • THE TOWN: ITS GROWTH AND BUILDINGS
  • CHAPTER XV.
  • FORTIFICATIONS
  • CHAPTER XVI.
  • THE BOROUGH WATER WORKS
  • CHAPTER XVII.
  • LITERATURE, SCIENCE, AND ART
  • INDEX
  • LIST OF SUBSCRIBERS

Similar Stock