A detailed historical survey of the county presented chronologically from the prehistoric periods - Palaeolithic, Neolithic, Bronze Age, Iron Age - through the Roman, Anglo-Saxon and Medieval centuries with additional information on landscape changes, farming and enclosures.  The closing chapters cover the expansion of roads and railways, the growth of towns, and the advent of new industries - woollen cloth, linen, leather, brick-making and brewing.  A rear pocket includes two maps, an agenda sheet, and a news clipping from a local newspaper reviewing the book.  Hardback.  160 pages.  Good clean condition with no inscriptions or library markings.  Cat No 4364