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Klappentext This guide to Merionethshire by A. Morris was first published in 1913 as part of the Cambridge County Geographies. Zusammenfassung The Cambridge County Geographies were designed to provide a series of concise guides to British regions. This guide to Merionethshire by A. Morris was first published in 1913 and contains numerous illustrative figures as well as a list of the chief towns and villages within the county. Inhaltsverzeichnis Preface; 1. County and shire - the name Merionthshire. Its origin and meaning; 2. General characteristics; 3. Size. Shape. Boundaries; 4. Surface and general features; 5. Watershed. Rivers; 6. Lakes; 7. Geology; 8. Natural history; 9. The coast line; 10. Climate; 11. People - race, dialect and population; 12. Agriculture - main cultivations, woodlands, stock; 13. Industries and manufactures; 14. Fisheries and fishing stations; 15. History of Merionthshire; 16. History - later times; 17. Antiquities; 18. Architecture - (a) ecclesiastical. Churches and abbeys; 19. Architecture - (b) military. Castles; 20. Architecture - (c) domestic, famous seats, manor houses, farms, cottages; 21. Communications - past and present; 22. Administration and divisions - past and present; 23. The roll of honour of the county; 24. The chief towns and villages of Merionthsire; Illustrations; Maps.
