The Local Historian's Encyclopedia
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
For anyone passionate about uncovering the stories buried beneath the surface of their own community, The Local Historian's Encyclopedia by John Richardson is the definitive companion. This comprehensive reference work presents an authoritative and meticulously organised guide to the tools, techniques, terminology, and sources essential to the practice of local history research in Britain, covering everything from parish records and tithe maps to manorial documents and architectural surveys. Richardson's work stands as a cornerstone of the local history genre, illustrating a deep respect for the granular details that national histories so often overlook — the field boundaries, the forgotten trades, the disappeared village greens. Written with clarity and scholarly precision, it instructs both the seasoned researcher and the enthusiastic newcomer in navigating the rich archival landscape of British heritage. Whether your interest lies in a single street or an entire county, this encyclopedia arms you with the knowledge to ask — and answer — the questions that bring the past vividly to life.
Author: John Richardson
Format: Paperback
Genre: Reference & language
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
For anyone passionate about uncovering the stories buried beneath the surface of their own community, The Local Historian's Encyclopedia by John Richardson is the definitive companion. This comprehensive reference work presents an authoritative and meticulously organised guide to the tools, techniques, terminology, and sources essential to the practice of local history research in Britain, covering everything from parish records and tithe maps to manorial documents and architectural surveys. Richardson's work stands as a cornerstone of the local history genre, illustrating a deep respect for the granular details that national histories so often overlook — the field boundaries, the forgotten trades, the disappeared village greens. Written with clarity and scholarly precision, it instructs both the seasoned researcher and the enthusiastic newcomer in navigating the rich archival landscape of British heritage. Whether your interest lies in a single street or an entire county, this encyclopedia arms you with the knowledge to ask — and answer — the questions that bring the past vividly to life.