The History And Antiquities Of Eyam: With A Minute Account Of The Great Plague Which Desolated That Village In The...
- ISBN-10
- 101938980X
- ISBN-13
- 9781019389805
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2023-07-18
- Publisher
- Legare Street Press
- Author
- William Wood
Description
This classic work of local history provides a comprehensive account of Eyam, a village in Derbyshire, England, that was devastated by the bubonic plague in 1665. The author offers a detailed chronicle of the outbreak, its effects on the community, and the measures taken to control its spread. He also provides a wealth of information on the village's history and culture, including its architecture, traditions, and folklore. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of England or the social impact of infectious diseases. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
