Memorials of Shrewsbury by Henry Pidgeon
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| Author | Pidgeon, Henry |
|---|---|
| Title |
Memorials of Shrewsbury being a concise description of the town and its environs, adapted as a general guide for the information of visitors and residents |
| Credits | Transcribed from the 1837 John Eddowes edition by David Price |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 84.3 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DA: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe |
| Subject | Shrewsbury (England) -- Guidebooks |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 62621 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-62621-5 |
| Release Date | Jul 12, 2020 |
| Last Update | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 562 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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