"Cussons' Horncastle Compendium, 1837" by D. Cussons is a fascinating historical snapshot of a Lincolnshire town in the 1830s. It meticulously documents Horncastle's geography, weather patterns, farming practices, population makeup, and business activities. The book highlights the region's agricultural bounty and the importance of local markets and fairs. It includes details on everything from rabbit farming, which was critical in Lincolnshire, to the cottage system, a kind of small-scale farming for families. It delivers a picture of life in an earlier time with statistics about population, local markers, fairs, and banking.
Cussons' Horncastle Compendium, 1837
By D. Cussons
Discover a historic town’s secrets through weather, agriculture, and market details, revealing a vanished way of rural life.
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