Publisher's Synopsis
The Rolls of Burgesses at the Guilds Merchant of the Borough of Preston, County Lancaster, 1397-1682 is a historical book written by William Alexander Abram and published in 1884. The book provides a comprehensive account of the rolls of burgesses who were members of the Guilds Merchant of the Borough of Preston in Lancashire, England, from 1397 to 1682. The Guilds Merchant was an organization that controlled the trade and commerce of the town and was responsible for maintaining law and order. The book contains a list of the names of the burgesses, their occupations, and their contributions to the Guilds Merchant. It also includes information about the social and economic conditions of the town during this period, as well as the political and religious events that shaped the history of the area. The Rolls of Burgesses at the Guilds Merchant of the Borough of Preston, County Lancaster, 1397-1682 is a valuable resource for historians, genealogists, and anyone interested in the history of Lancashire and the Guilds Merchant.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.
