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100 1 _aCathrall, William
245 1 4 _aThe History of Oswestry :
_bComprising the British, Saxon, Norman, and English eras; the topography of the borough; and its ecclesiastical and civic history; with notices of botany, geology, statistics, angling, and biography: to which are added sketches of the environs
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2020
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2020-11-22
508 _aTranscribed from the [1855] George Lewis edition by David Price
520 _a"The History of Oswestry" by William Cathrall is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The work explores the rich and complex heritage of Oswestry, including its British, Saxon, Norman, and English eras, while detailing the topography, ecclesiastical history, and notable local incidents. It appears to aim at compiling a significant collection of historical facts about the town and its surrounding areas, offering insights into Oswestry’s past that have previously been scattered across various sources. The opening of the book introduces the author's motivation for compiling the history of Oswestry, acknowledging the contributions of local individuals who aided in gathering information. Cathrall expresses a desire for a more comprehensive exploration of the town's history, suggesting that local talent exists but may not have yet been fully realized. He begins by emphasizing the importance of local history as a lens for understanding not just a town’s past but also broader societal changes, which will guide readers through Oswestry's historical narrative marked by battles, cultural shifts, and the transition from ancient to more modern governance. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aOswestry (England) -- History
653 _aNatural history -- England -- Shropshire
700 1 _aCruikshank, Percy, active 1840-1860
700 1 _aCruikshank, Robert,
_d1789-1856
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/63840
999 _c104664
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