{"product_id":"anecdotes-of-british-topography-or-an-historical-account-of-what-has-been-done-for-illustrating-the-topographical-antiquities-of-great-britain-and-ireland-paperback-9781108064460","title":"Anecdotes of British Topography; Or, an Historical Account of What Has Been Done for Illustrating the Topographical Antiquities of Great Britain and Ireland (Paperback \/ softback) 9781108064460","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eAnecdotes of British Topography\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eOr, an Historical Account of What Has Been Done for Illustrating the Topographical Antiquities of Great Britain and Ireland\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis 1768 work provides a thorough guide to the sources available for the study of British and Irish antiquities.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eRichard Gough (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781108064460, Cambridge University Press\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 20 March 2014\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e822 pages\u003cbr\u003e25.4 x 17.8 x 4.1 cm, 1.4 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eThe leading antiquary of his day, Richard Gough (1735–1809) promoted the history of the British Isles, particularly the Anglo-Saxon period, rather than pursuing the classical interests of contemporaries who had made the Grand Tour. Gough travelled extensively over the years, sketching and taking detailed notes on what he observed. He believed that the Society of Antiquaries, of which he was director from 1771 to 1797, should preserve the nation's heritage without catering to fashion or the interests of dilettantes. He published this major work anonymously in 1768, and it found a receptive readership. The book is in effect a gazetteer of published and unpublished materials for the local history and topography of the whole of Great Britain and Ireland, discussing public records, printed books, manuscripts, maps, and other sources relating to the antiquities of each county.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePreface\u003cbr\u003e Roman geography of Britain\u003cbr\u003e General descriptions of England\u003cbr\u003e Maps\u003cbr\u003e Ecclesiastical topography\u003cbr\u003e Natural history\u003cbr\u003e Topography by counties\u003cbr\u003e Wales\u003cbr\u003e Scotland\u003cbr\u003e Additions and corrections\u003cbr\u003e Index.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Historical geography [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Historical geography\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Historical%20geography%20%5BHBTP%5D%22\"\u003eHBTP\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Cambridge University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46266149372184,"sku":"9781108064460","price":61.86,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/products\/9781108064460i_e0d29e28-0dd2-44fb-9f3e-2368a72cd2f4.jpg?v=1696748527","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/anecdotes-of-british-topography-or-an-historical-account-of-what-has-been-done-for-illustrating-the-topographical-antiquities-of-great-britain-and-ireland-paperback-9781108064460","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}