Isbn: 9781333867713 - Shepton Mallet: Notes on Its History, Ancient, Descriptive, and Natural; with Illustrations (classic Reprint) (3 results)

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is a thorough exploration of the rich history of Shepton Mallet in Somerset, England, from its humble beginnings to the bustling Victorian town that it became. The author takes readers on a journey through the town's medieval origins, its role in the English Civil War, its thriving wool trade, and its industrial heyday as a cloth-making center. Along the way, the book uncovers the stories of the people who shaped Shepton Mallet's past, from its early lords and ladies to its enterprising clothiers and Victorian philanthropists. With its wealth of historical detail and engaging anecdotes, this book offers a fascinating glimpse into the life and times of a typical English market town. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…