02291cam a22003373u 4500 49369 UtSlPG 20260610134132.0 m cr n 260607r2015||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 03018719 UtSlPG en iso639-1 DA Fishwick, Henry, 1835-1914 A History of Lancashire Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2015 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Popular county histories Release date is 2015-07-05 Produced by Brian Wilcox, Shaun Pinder and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "A History of Lancashire" by Lieut.-Colonel Henry Fishwick is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work explores the rich and diverse history of the English county of Lancashire, tracing its development from pre-Roman times through various significant historical periods, including the influence of the Romans, Saxons, and Normans. Fishwick aims to provide a comprehensive overview while selecting the most important events and figures that shaped the county. The opening of the book lays the groundwork for understanding Lancashire's geographical boundaries and significant divisions, such as its hundreds and parishes. Fishwick discusses the challenges he faced in condensing a vast amount of research material into a single volume, emphasizing the importance of authenticity and reliability in the historical facts presented. The introduction not only outlines the physical layout of the county but also sets the stage for a deeper exploration of its history, promising to delve into various eras and notable events that have defined Lancashire's identity over the centuries. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Lancashire (England) -- History Popular county histories https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/49369 90207 90207