A History of Lancashire

"A History of Lancashire" by Lieut.-Colonel Henry Fishwick is a detailed exploration of a county in England, starting from before the Romans all the way up to when the book was written in the 1800s. Fishwick's goal is to give a full view of the county, picking out the most meaningful moments and people that helped it grow over time. The book begins by describing the land of Lancashire, talking about where it starts and ends, and how it's divided into smaller sections. He also talks about how hard it was to take so much information and make it fit into one book. It is an historical account exploring the geography and significant historical periods impacting a county’s identity.