An historical account of Guernsey, from its first settlement before the Norman conquest to the present time. Giving a particular and entertaining Description of the Island, its Produce, Trade, Laws, Revenues, Privileges, Religion, and Government in general. To which is added, some proper remarks on Jersey, and the other islands belonging to the crown of Great Britain on the French coast. The whole interspersed with many New and Interesting Observations worthy of Public Notice. Dedicated to the Righ Hon. Sir John Ligonier, Governor of Guernsey, &c. By Thomas Dicey, Gent

People / Organizations

• Thomas Dicey (Author)

Imprint

London : printed for the author; and sold by J. Newbery, at the Bible and Sun, in St. Paul's Church Yard, M.DCC.LI. [1751]

Publication year

1751

ESTC No.

T138414

Grub Street ID

186275

Description

[2],4,xxiv,[18],12,[1],20-220p. ; 12°.

Note

With a list of subscribers

In some copies a 4 page dedication to the King has been inserted after the titlepage

The contents leaf and the list of subscribers are inserted between the preface and the introduction

In the main pagination, the text and register are continuous.

Uncontrolled note

BL pagination without dedication to the King = [2],xxiv,[18],12,[1],20-220p