Lancashire worthies / By Francis Espinasse
1874, First Edition. London : Simpkin, Marshall, & Co.; [etc.,etc.]. Good copy in the original publisher's gilt-blocked and blind-bordered cloth, edges very slightly toned. Some wear and tear as with age; with the spine starting. Corners sharp with an overall tight, bright and clean impression. Item #244465
Physical description; 3 p. ., 469 p. : front. (port.) ; 19 cm. Contents; The first Stanley, earl of Derby.--The founder of the Manchester grammar school.--John Bradford, saint and martyr.--Jeremiah Horrocks.--Humphrey Chetham.--The first member for Manchester.--James Stanley, seventh earl of Derby.--Booth the player.--John Byrom.--John Collier ("Tim Bobbin")--The "great" duke of Bridgewater.--John Kay and James Hargreaves.--Richard Arkwright. Subjects; Chetham, Humphrey (1580-1653). Chetham, Humphrey (1580-1653) — Portraits. Lancashire (England) — Biography. Lancashire. Genres; Illustrated. Portraits - England - 1874.
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