THE POWER AND THE POVERTY Life in a Sussex Village 1790 - 1850 by Colgate, E.J - 2008

WINCHESTER: GEORGE MANN PUBLICATIONS, 2008 Illustrated paper covered boards,250 X 180 mm approx. viii+ 318pp, 16 colour plates + many b/w illustrations in text. Written by a former Hurstpierpoint school teacher this is a book of interest to both present and former residents of the village and locality mentioning as it does local families, farms and properties the events which befell them as well as the harsh realities of day to day life. Drawn from many sources including the West Sussex Record Office, The County Archivist, Census Returns etc. The National and Parish events during the period covered are woven into the narrative to make interesting reading not only for those with a liking for history but also the general reader. A book to dip into rather than read in a single sitting. The copy offered has the added attribute of being signed by the author with no other previous owner name or insc. Fine - no dust jacket- as published ( No previous owner name or inscription. No defects). Please see our… Read More

Hardback. Very Good.