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100 1 _aHughes, Thomas,
_d1827-1890
245 1 4 _aThe Stranger's Handbook to Chester and Its Environs :
_bContaining a short sketch of its history and antiquities, a descriptive walk round the walls, and a visit to the cathedral, castle, and Eaton Hall.
246 1 _aCatherall's Chester hand book: an illustrated guide to its antiquities
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2020
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2020-07-11
508 _aDavid Price, email ccx074@pglaf.org from the [1856] Thomas Catherall edition
520 _a"The Stranger's Handbook to Chester and Its Environs" by Thomas Hughes is a guidebook that appears to have been written in the mid-19th century. This work serves as both a historical account and a travel guide, detailing the rich history, architecture, and key sites of Chester, a city known for its ancient walls and Roman heritage. The book aims to prepare the visitor for an immersive exploration of Chester and its notable landmarks. At the start of the guide, Hughes captures the unique charm and historical significance of Chester. He emphasizes the city's evolution from a settlement of the Ancient Britons to a Roman colony and its enduring legacy through subsequent invasions and royal events. The opening chapters outline Chester's alluring historical narrative, weaving in anecdotes of key figures and events that shaped the city's identity. Hughes efficiently sets the stage for a detailed exploration, inviting readers to immerse themselves in Chester's antiquities, with hints at various attractions such as the Cathedral and the historic city walls, setting the tone for an engaging journey through time and place. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aChester (England) -- Guidebooks
700 1 _aMeasom, George S.,
_d1818-1901
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/62611
999 _c103435
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