Author: Pennant, Thomas:
Title: The History of the Parishes of Whiteford and Holywell.
Description: [London:] printed for B. and J. White, 1796. 4to., pp. [viii], 172, [ii], 185-328 + 22 plates, as called for. Engraved title-page with vignette of a house titled 'Bychon'. Separate title-page for Holywell, with vignette. First leaf and title foxed, some further light foxing, occasional toning generally to leaves near plates. Recently rebound, speckled tan half calf, red morocco gilt label, brown cloth boards, endpapers renewed. A few marks to cloth, very good. 'Two of the three publications written towards the end of Pennant's life exemplify both his energy and the range of his writings. The History of the Parishes of Whiteford and Holywell (1796) offers a detailed local history and genealogical information on the Pennant family. […] The title of the third, The Literary Life of the Late Thomas Pennant Esq., by himself (1793), hints at Pennant's sense of humour. It is signed only by dotted lines to indicate the death of the author: it is for that reason that his History of the Parishes is signed 'RESURGAM', with its implication of literary resurrection.' (Withers, ODNB) ESTC T113878

Keywords: Early Printing (to c.1800, all subjects);British & Irish History & Topography


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