An Old Gate of England: Rye, Romney Marsh, and the Western Cinque Ports (Classic Reprint) - Tapa blanda
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Excerpt from An Old Gate of England<br><br><br><br>About the Publisher<br><br>Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books.<br><br>This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. This text has been digitally restored from a historical edition. Some errors may persist, however we consider it worth publishing due to the work's historical value.<BR>The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase.
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Excerpt from An Old Gate of England: Rye, Romney Marsh, and the Western Cinque Ports
Take this Opportunity of thanking the many friends who have assisted me towards the accomplishment of this little work. I should mention more particularly my indebted ness to Mr. H. P. Burra for the use of his valuable collection of local works in the library at Springfield; to Mr. Thomas Parkin, of High Wickham, Hastings, for similar help from his well-stored shelves and unrivalled knowledge of his native town and district; to Mr. Arthur Firm, of West broke the Rev. A. Frewen Aylward, Rector of Northiam and Mr. Walter Dawes, town clerk of Rye, for kind assistance in various ways; and finally to Mr. G. H. J. Tayleur for valuable help in revision of the proof sheets.
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This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
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Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book takes the reader on a captivating journey through the history of the Cinque Ports, a group of seven coastal towns in England that played a vital role in the country's maritime defense during the Middle Ages. The author delves into the unique history of these ports, exploring their charters, the evolution of their naval power, and their relationship with the English Crown. We learn how their ships, while relatively small compared to later naval vessels, were crucial in repelling foreign invaders, policing the English Channel, and even participating in the conquest of Wales. The book highlights the tensions between the Cinque Ports and other English seafaring communities, particularly the fierce rivalry with Yarmouth, as well as their internal struggles to maintain their prized privileges. The author further examines the importance of the Cinque Ports' fisheries, especially the herring trade, which was vital to the English economy and provided a training ground for sailors. A key theme explored is the gradual decline of the Cinque Ports as England's maritime ambitions shifted from the Channel to the wider world, yet their legacy continues to resonate today, as the book reminds us. Through its detailed exploration of the Cinque Ports' history, the book offers a fascinating glimpse into England's past, revealing the importance of these towns to the nation's defense and prosperity. 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. Nº de ref. del artículo: 9781332537471_0
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