Author: Rev. F. W. Farrar; Rev. Charles F. Routledge
Title: The Ancient City of Canterbury: Mother-City of the Anglo-Saxon Race
Description: Canterbury, Cross & Jackman, 1903. Cloth. A scarce copy of the history of Canterbury, with many photographs and plans of the city. Scarce work. Dated from attached letter of presentation from the President of the Chamber of Trade for Canterbury. Illustrated throughout with many black-and-white photographs and plans of the city. A detailed historical account of the city of Canterbury, from the city as a health resort to the development of commerce and industry. With commentary on various churches, the high street, the museum, royal processions, schools, and even cattle-markets. Written by the Reverend Frederic William Farrar, a senior-ranking cleric of the Church of England, schoolteacher, and author who was a pallbearer at the funeral of Charles Darwin, and the Reverend Charles Francis Routledge, an English cleric and author. Edited by Sebastian Evans, an English journalist, and Major Francis Bennett-Goldney, an English antiquary, Member of Parliament for Canterbury and former Mayor of Canterbury. With advertisements throughout. Bound in full red cloth. Externally, smart with rubbing and light bumping to the extremities. Fading to the spine and the odd mark to the board. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very bright with the odd handling mark. Letters pasted to the title page. A 1.5" tear to the title page where pasted letter has attempted to be removed. Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Good .

Keywords: Ancient City Canterbury Anglo-Saxon City Routledge Not Stated


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