Cussons, David 1805-1882 creator text utu 2016 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Cussons' Horncastle Compendium, 1837" by D. Cussons is a historical account written in the early 19th century. This book serves as a detailed reference for the town of Horncastle in Lincolnshire, providing valuable insights into the geography, climate, agriculture, demographics, and local economy of the area during that period. The compendium covers various aspects of Horncastle, including its surrounding natural features, market fairs, and population statistics. Cussons emphasizes Lincolnshire's diverse agricultural resources, such as the significance of rabbit farming and the cottage system that provided rural families with land and livestock. Furthermore, it includes valuable statistics on local markets and fairs, as well as a list of banking firms in the area, making it a useful resource for understanding the socio-economic landscape of Horncastle in the 1830s. The text combines practical information with anecdotal insights, painting a rich picture of life in this historic county. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2016-12-20 Transcribed from the 1837 edition by David Price Original publication data not identified Almanacs AY DA Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/53777 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/53777 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134235.0 53777