Speculi Britanniae pars : a topographical and historical description of Cornwall : with a map of the County and each hundred; in which are contained the names and seats of the several gentlemen then inhabitants, as also, thirteen views of the remarkable curiosities in that county / by the perambulation, view, and delineation of John Norden ; to which are added, The west prospect of the some-time Conventual Church of St. Germans ; and a table of the distances of the towns from each other ; with some account of the author.
Published / Created:
London : Printed by William Pearson, for the editor, and sold by Christopher Bateman, 1728.
Physical Description:
[24], 104 p., [11] leaves of plates : ill., maps (some folded) ; 29 cm.
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
Copyright Status:
Copyright Not Evaluated
Classification:
Books
Notes:
Norden's maps of Cornwall are the first in English topography to show roads. Cf. Upcott.
Subject Terms:
Cornwall (England : County) -- Historical geography -- Maps -- Early works to 1800. | Cornwall (England : County) -- Description and travel -- Early works to 1800. | Cornwall (England : County) -- History -- Early works to 1800. | Pearson, William -- Printer. | Bateman, Christopher -- Bookseller. | Hering, Charles, 1762 or 3–1815 -- Binder. | Engraving -- Specimens -- 1728.