TY - BOOK AU - Lydekker,Richard TI - Hertfordshire T2 - Cambridge county geographies AV - DA PY - 2019/// CY - Salt Lake City, UT PB - Project Gutenberg KW - Hertfordshire (England) N1 - Release date is 2019-02-13; Produced by F E H, MWS, Fay Dunn and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive); Original publication data not identified N2 - "Hertfordshire" by Richard Lydekker is a geographical account written in the early 20th century. The work explores the county's physical characteristics, history, and natural features, providing an informative look at the region's development and significance over time. With detailed analysis and illustrations, this publication aims to give readers a comprehensive understanding of Hertfordshire's landscape, geology, agriculture, and its historical context. The opening of the book sets a foundational tone, emphasizing the importance of understanding geography through the lens of local history. Lydekker begins by delving into the etymology of Hertfordshire's name and its designation as both a county and a shire, discussing its origins from ancient Anglo-Saxon times. He explains how historical governance and land divisions have shaped the current understanding of the region. Furthermore, the early chapters hint at a rich exploration of Hertfordshire's landscape, agricultural practices, and demographics, establishing a framework for the subsequent detailed discussions that follow in the book. (This is an automatically generated summary.) UR - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/58879 ER -