Author: John Erredge
Title: History of Brighthelmston
Description: Brambletye Books, 2005. New, Hardcover. Fine Condition/Fine. Firmly bound, clean bright pages,feint remains of erased pencil price to top corner of flyleaf, nice clean jacket, small spot on rear. A well-kept copy. John Erredge's History of Brighthelmston or Brighton as I View it and Others knew it (1862) is a typical classic of nineteenth century town history. Combining vivid personal accounts with narrative details derived from local records, antiquaries and other sources, the work remains an engaging read today. This new edition includes an extensive index, which the original lacked, and a fascinating introduction by John Farrant, detailing the life of the author, his sources and audience. It also places Erredge's History in the context of its historical predecessors, describes the sources on which he drew, and outlines the key historical writings on Brighton's history since. It is a valuable work for anyone interested in Sussex local or family history. 437 pages. Quantity Available: 1. Category: History; Inventory No: dscf11400.

Keywords: BZDB229 History; History of Brighthelmston John Erredge


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