The History Of The Borough Of Chesterfield: With Some Account Of The Hundred Of Scarsdale (1890)

""The History of the Borough of Chesterfield: With Some Account of the Hundred of Scarsdale"" is a book written by John Pym Yeatman and published in 1890. The book provides a comprehensive account of the history of Chesterfield, a market town in Derbyshire, England, from its earliest origins to the late 19th century. The author also includes information about the surrounding area, particularly the Hundred of Scarsdale, which was an administrative division of Derbyshire.The book is divided into chapters that cover different periods of Chesterfield's history, from the pre-Roman era to the Victorian era. Yeatman discusses the town's geography, its early settlers, and its development over time. He also covers the town's economy, including its agriculture, mining, and manufacturing industries. The author provides detailed information about the town's political and social history, including the role of the church, the development of local government, and the lives of ordinary people.Yeatman's research is based on a variety of sources, including historical documents, archaeological evidence, and personal accounts. He includes numerous illustrations, maps, and diagrams to help readers understand the town's layout and development. The book is written in a clear and engaging style, making it accessible to both scholars and general readers.Overall, ""The History of the Borough of Chesterfield: With Some Account of the Hundred of Scarsdale"" is an important work of local history that provides a detailed and fascinating account of the development of Chesterfield and its surrounding area. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Derbyshire or the social and economic history of England.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.