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Itinerarium curiosum (centuria I) : $b or, an account of the antiquities, and remarkable curiosities in nature or art, observed in travels through Great Britain

By William Stukeley

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

Embark on a journey through early 18th-century Great Britain, where ancient artifacts and natural marvels await discovery by curious eyes.

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2022-12-29
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"Itinerarium Curiosum" by William Stukeley is an early 18th-century record that explores the ancient relics and unique natural and man-made wonders found throughout Great Britain. The story emphasizes the importance of direct experience and looking at things yourself when learning about history. It presents Stukeley’s personal travels and the interesting old objects he found, particularly in Holland, Lincolnshire. The purpose of the book is to get people interested in and respectful of Britain’s deep history, especially its ancient locations and items. It introduces core principles about the need to understand local history and old objects, setting the stage for the detailed observations and discoveries that will be shared later in the book.

About the Author

William Stukeley was an English antiquarian, physician and Anglican clergyman. A significant influence on the later development of archaeology, he pioneered the scholarly investigation of the prehistoric monuments of Stonehenge and Avebury in Wiltshire. He published over twenty books on archaeology and other subjects during his lifetime. Born in Holbeach, Lincolnshire, as the son of a lawyer, Stukeley worked in his father's law business before attending Saint Benet's College, Cambridge. In 1709, he began studying medicine at St Thomas' Hospital, Southwark, before working as a general practitioner in Boston, Lincolnshire.

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