Tristram Risdon's Chorographical description of the county of Devon
MS. Rawl. B. 286
Bodleian Libraries, University of Oxford
Description
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Title
Tristram Risdon's Chorographical description of the county of Devon
Shelfmark
MS. Rawl. B. 286
Summary
The MS. commences (without giving a title or the author's name) at the description of Axminster, p. 23 of the edition printed in octavo. London, 1714. It contains very much which is omitted in the printed text, agreeing with the older copy contained in Bodl. MS. Gough Devon 3.
Date
early 18th century
Language
English
Physical facet
On paper, in folio
Physical extent
140 Leaves
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Collection contents
Rawlinson B: English History
Tristram Risdon's Chorographical description of the county of Devon
