| Author |
Stukeley, William, 1687-1765 |
| Dubious author |
Richard, of Cirencester, 1330?-1401? |
| Forger |
Bertram, Charles, 1723-1765 |
| Title |
Itinerarium curiosum (centuria II) : or, an account of the antiquities, and remarkable curiosities in nature or art, observed in travels through Great Britain. To which is added, the Itinerary of Richard of Cirencester, monk of Westminster. With an account of that author and his work
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| Original Publication |
London: Baker and Leigh, 1776.
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| Note |
"Ricardi monachi westmonasteriensis commentarioli geographici de situ Brittaniæ": v. 2, p. 79-108. This is the famous forgery published by Charles Bertram in 1757, claimed by him to be copied from a manuscript written by Richard of Cirencester.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 61.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Tim Lindell, Robert Tonsing, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
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| Summary |
"Itinerarium Curiosum: or, an account of the antiquities, and remarkable curiosities in nature or art, observed in travels through Great Britain" by William Stukeley is a historical account written in the 18th century. The work explores various antiquities and curiosities observed during the author's travels across Great Britain, focusing on the historical significance of sites, particularly those from Roman Britain. The beginning of the text introduces Stukeley's exploration of the significant Roman camp at Pancras, wherein he details his findings related to Julius Caesar's military activities during his expeditions in Britain. Stukeley emphasizes the importance of these sites in understanding the history and geography of ancient Britain, noting various attributes of the Roman camp, including its layout and strategic significance. His observations serve not only to document the physical remnants of history but also to engage readers with the rich legacy of their national heritage. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
DA: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe
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| Subject |
Great Britain -- Description and travel -- Early works to 1800
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| Subject |
Great Britain -- Antiquities -- Early works to 1800
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
72806 |
| Release Date |
Jan 29, 2024 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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