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100 1 _aPerkins, Thomas, Rev.,
_d1842-1907
245 1 0 _aMemorials of Old Dorset
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2022
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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490 1 _aMemorials of the counties of England
500 _aRelease date is 2022-05-19
505 0 _aHistoric Dorset, by the Rev. Thomas Perkins, M.A. -- The barrows of Dorset, by C. S. Prideaux -- The Roman occupation of Dorset, by Captain J. E. Acland -- The churches of Dorset, by the Rev. Thomas Perkins, M.A. -- The memorial brasses of Dorset, by W. de C. Prideaux -- Sherborne, by W. B. Wildman, M.A. -- Milton Abbey, by the Rev. Herbert Pentin, M.A. -- Wimborne Minster, by the Rev. Thomas Perkins, M.A. -- Ford Abbey, by Sidney Heath -- Dorchester, by the Lord Bishop of Durham, D.D. -- Weymouth, by Sidney Heath -- The Isle of Portland, by Mrs. King Warry -- The Isle of Purbeck, by A. D. Moullin -- Corfe Castle, by Albert Bankes -- Poole, by W. K. Gill -- Bridport, by the Rev. R. Grosvenor Bartelot, M.A. -- Shaftesbury, by the Rev. Thomas Perkins, M.A. -- Piddletown and Athelhampton, by Miss Wood Homer -- Wolfeton House, by Albert Bankes -- The literary associations of Dorset, by Miss M. Jourdain -- Some Dorset superstitions, by Hermann Lea.
508 _aTim Lindell, Les Galloway and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries)
520 _a"Memorials of Old Dorset" by Rev. Thomas Perkins and Herbert Pentin is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book explores the rich history and cultural heritage of Dorset, showcasing its natural beauty and historic significance. It serves to commemorate the county's unique contributions to English history through detailed discussions of its geological features, prehistoric burial sites, and the impacts of Roman and medieval occupations. The opening of the book sets the stage for a comprehensive examination of Dorset's historical landscape. The initial pages address the editorial contributions of the late Rev. Thomas Perkins and highlight the collaborative effort to capture the essence of Dorset’s past. Through a narrative that intertwines geography, archaeology, and local folklore, it reveals insights into the early inhabitants of the region, the influence of the Romans, and the evolution of its churches and historic sites. This layered introduction establishes a rich foundation for what promises to be an expansive exploration of Dorset’s memorials and historical narratives. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cUnited Kingdom: Bemrose and Sons, 1907
653 _aDorset (England) -- Antiquities
653 _aDorset (England) -- History
700 1 _aPentin, Herbert,
_d1873-1965
830 0 _aMemorials of the counties of England
856 4 _uhttps://archive.org/details/memorialsofolddo00perkuoft/page/n5/mode/2up
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/68128
999 _c108948
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