Somersetshire Worthies (1876)

Somersetshire Worthies is a book written by Edward Talbot D. Foxcroft and published in 1876. The book provides a comprehensive account of the lives of notable figures from Somersetshire a county in South West England. The author has compiled biographical sketches of various individuals who have contributed significantly to the county's history including politicians artists writers scientists and other prominent personalities. The book covers the lives of famous Somersetshire figures such as John Locke William Tyndale and Samuel Taylor Coleridge among others. The author has used various sources to gather information about the individuals including historical documents personal letters and other primary sources. The book is well-researched and provides a fascinating insight into the lives of Somersetshire's most celebrated figures. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the county or the lives of these notable individuals.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.