The History Of Cleveland: In The North Riding Of The County Of York (1808)

By John Graves

Book Overview

""The History of Cleveland: In the North Riding of the County of York"" is a book written by John Graves and originally published in 1808. It provides a detailed account of the history of Cleveland, a region in the north of England that encompasses parts of the modern-day counties of North Yorkshire and County Durham.The book covers the period from prehistoric times to the end of the 18th century, and includes information on the area's geology, flora, and fauna, as well as its human history. This includes the arrival of the Romans, the Anglo-Saxon period, the Norman Conquest, and the development of Cleveland's towns and villages.Graves also provides detailed accounts of the area's churches, castles, and other historic buildings, as well as its industries and agricultural practices. The book is richly illustrated with maps, engravings, and other images, and includes a comprehensive index for easy reference.Overall, ""The History of Cleveland"" is an important resource for anyone interested in the history of this fascinating region of England, and provides a valuable insight into the social, economic, and cultural development of the area over the centuries.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165614847
• ISBN13: 9781165614844
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 540 Pages
• Weight: 2.64 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 8.3" x 11.0"