The Sea-Board Of Mendip (1902)
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ISBN10: 1164949772
ISBN13: 9781164949770
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 514
Weight: 1.50
Height: 1.03 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781164949770
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 514
Weight: 1.50
Height: 1.03 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Sea-Board of Mendip is a historical and geographical account of the coastal region of Somerset, England, written by Francis Arnold Knight and first published in 1902. The book covers the area from the mouth of the River Axe in the west to the River Avon in the east, and includes the towns of Weston-super-Mare, Clevedon, and Portishead, as well as smaller villages and hamlets.Knight provides a detailed description of the landscape, geology, and natural history of the region, as well as its history and culture. He discusses the prehistoric settlements and burial sites, the Roman occupation, and the medieval and modern periods, including the growth of the seaside resorts in the 19th century.The book also includes information on the local industries, such as agriculture, fishing, and quarrying, and the development of transportation, including the railways and the Bristol Channel steamers.Overall, The Sea-Board of Mendip is a comprehensive and informative guide to the coastal region of Somerset, offering a glimpse into its rich history and natural beauty.An Account Of The History, Archaeology And Natural History Of The Parishes Of Weston-Super-Mare, Kewstoke, Wick St. Lawrence, Puxton Worle, Uphill, Brean, Bleadon, Hutton Locking, Banwell, And Of The Steep And Flat Holms.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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