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A history of Northumberland, in three parts

Print Book, English, 1820-1858
E. Walker, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, 1820-1858
History
3 volumes in 7 : illustrations, plates, plans, facsimile, genealogical table ; 30 cm
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pt. I. General history of the country
pt. II. The topography and local antiquities, arranged in parishes. 3 v
pt. III. Ancient records and historical papers. 3 v
Title and imprint vary slightly
Dates of publication: pt. I, 1858, pt. II, v. 1, 1827; pt. II, v. 2, 1832; pt. II, v. 3, 1840; pt. III, v. 1, 1820; pt. III, v. 2, 1828; pt. III, v. 3, 1835
This work being unfinished at the time of the author's death, the Society of antiquaries of Newcastle-upon-Tyne commissioned J.H. Hinde to write pt. I. Pt. II as Hodgson designed it still remains incomplete. Pt. I, chapter II, "On the builder of the Roman walls" was written by J.C. Bruce, and pt. II, v. 3, edited by James Raine