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History Of Hawick: From Earliest Times To 1832 (1901)

History Of Hawick: From Earliest Times To 1832 (1901)

Murray, Robert

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Medieval & Renaissance HistoryFiction AnthologiesGeneral World History

ISBN10: 1104867192
ISBN13: 9781104867195
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Aug 10 2009
Pages: 144
Weight: 0.44
Height: 0.31 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The book titled History of Hawick: From Earliest Times to 1832 was written by Robert Murray and was published in 1901. The book provides a comprehensive account of the history of Hawick, a town located in the Scottish Borders region, from its earliest times up until the year 1832. The author begins by describing the geological and geographical features of the area, and then goes on to explore the prehistoric and Roman periods of the town's history.The book then delves into the medieval period, discussing the role of the town in the Scottish Wars of Independence and the development of the textile industry. The author also provides detailed accounts of the town's involvement in the Border Reivers, a period of lawlessness and raiding that plagued the area for centuries.Moving into the modern era, the book covers the industrial revolution and the growth of the textile industry, which had a significant impact on the town's economy and society. The author also explores the social and political changes that took place in Hawick during this time, including the rise of trade unions and the extension of the franchise.Overall, History of Hawick: From Earliest Times to 1832 provides a fascinating insight into the history of this Scottish town, offering a detailed account of its development and the people who shaped its past.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.

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