The History of the County of Cumberland. Vol. I by HUTCHINSON, William - 1794

Carlisle: F. Jollie, 1794. Hardcover. Fair. 600 p. 28 cm. Frontispiece, title page vignette, fold-out map, one other fold-out plate, 23 full-page plates, 28 in-text illustrations. Numerous genealogical charts. Half leather with brown cloth. All edges marbled. From our As Is shelf. Most of lower spine missing, rest chipped, but title remains. Part of spine is attached to front pastedown. Corners worn. Some dampstains, small tears, foxing. Clipping attached to p. 87 does not cover text.

Title continues: "And Some Places Adjacent, from the Earliest Accounts to the Present Time: Comprehending The Local History of the County; Its Antiquities, the Origin, Genealogy, and Present State of the Principal Familes, with Biographical Notes; Its Mines, Minerals, and Plants, with Other Curiosities, Either of Nature or of Art. Particular Attention is paid to, and a just Account given of every Improvement in Agriculture, Manufactures, &c. &c." Begins with a catalogue of Cumerland animals, followed by a glossary of antiquated words. Also histories of parishes, castles, baronies, families.