Author: CLARK (C. F. G.) Compiler and editor.
Title: The curiosities of Dudley and the Black Country, from 1800 to 1860: also an account of the trials and sufferings of Dud Dudley with his metallum martis: the artificer in iron, made with pit coale and sea coale, in 1618: : being some lively and instructive traits of the peculiarities of the inhabitants and their doings in the coal and iron district: also, an account of the erection of St. Thomas's church.
Description: Birmingham: Buckler Brothers, 1881. First edition, 8vo, 337, [1], 27, [1]pp., presentation copy from the author, 4 plates, orig. publishers blue cloth, upper cover lettered in gilt, front inner hinge shaken, a couple of small tears to foot of spine. "Dud Dudley's Metallum Martis: or, Iron made with pit-coals, sea-coals, &c.... London, Printed by T. M. for the authour. 1665." (27 p. at end) is called "an exact reprint from the original".

Keywords: ENGLISH TOPOGRAPHY WORCESTERSHIRE BIRMINGHAM DUDLEY BLACK COUNTRY COAL MINING Iron Metallurgy