Buckinghamshire

by A. Morley Davies

Overview

Originally published during the early part of the twentieth century, the Cambridge County Geographies were designed to provide a series of concise guides to British regions. Aimed at the general reader, they combined a comprehensive approach to various aspects of physical and human geography with an emphasis on clarity. This guide to Buckinghamshire by A. Morley Davies was first published in 1912. The text is interspersed with numerous illustrative figures and also contains a list of the chief towns and villages within the county.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781107613584
Publisher:	Cambridge University Press
Publication date:	12/13/2012
Series:	Cambridge County Geographies
Pages:	236
Product dimensions:	5.00(w) x 7.99(h) x 0.51(d)

Table of Contents

1. County and shire. The origin of Buckinghamshire and its name; 2. General characteristics. Position and natural conditions; 3. Size. Shape. Boundaries; 4. Surface and general features; 5. Rivers and watersheds; 6. Geology and soil; 7. Natural history; 8. Climate; 9. The people of Buckinghamshire; 10. Place-names of Buckinghamshire; 11. Agriculture; 12. Industries and manufactures; 13. Minerals; 14. History of the county; 15. Antiquities; 16. Architecture - (a) ecclesiastical; 17. Architecture - (b) military and domestic; 18. Communications - past and present. Roads, canals and railways; 19. Divisions - ancient and modern. Administration; 20. Roll of honour; 21. The chief towns and villages of Buckinghamshire.