02125cam a22003013u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000220011324501040013526400510023930000470029033600260033733700260036333800360038950000310042550800620045652011470051853400450166565300510171085600430176199900190180462274UtSlPG20260610134432.0mcr n260607r2020||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aDA1 aHowell, Thomas J.14aThe Stranger in Shrewsbury :bor, an historical and descriptive view of Shrewsbury and its environs 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2020 a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats atextbtxt2rdacontent acomputerbc2rdamedia aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier aRelease date is 2020-05-29 aTranscribed from the 1824 (second) edition by David Price a"The Stranger in Shrewsbury" by Thomas J. Howell is a historical and descriptive account written in the early 19th century. This work offers an in-depth examination of the town of Shrewsbury and its surroundings, covering its geography, history, and notable events. The book appears to be a comprehensive guide that explores both the historical significance of Shrewsbury and its cultural environment, likely providing insights into its development over the centuries. The opening of the text introduces the reader to the history of Shrewsbury, tracing its origins and the various names it has been known by through the ages, including references to its founders and major historical events. Howell acknowledges the contributions of fellow townsmen in the prior edition, presenting his work as a tribute to the town he cherishes. The text emphasizes Shrewsbury's strategic importance throughout history, recounting tales of invasions and political unrest, and sets the stage for a narrative rich in both local significance and a broader contextual understanding of England's historical tapestry. (This is an automatically generated summary.) nOriginal publication data not identified aShrewsbury (England) -- Description and travel40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/62274 c103098d103098