Publisher's Synopsis
The book titled ""The Rolls of Burgesses at the Guilds Merchant of the Borough of Preston, County Lancaster, 1397-1682"" is a historical record of the individuals who were members of the guilds merchant in the town of Preston, located in the county of Lancaster, England. The author of the book is William Alexander Abram, who published it in the year 1884. The book contains a detailed list of the names of the burgesses who were members of the guilds merchant, along with their occupations and other relevant information. The guilds merchant were organizations that were formed by merchants and traders in medieval Europe, primarily to regulate trade and commerce in their respective towns. The book provides a glimpse into the social and economic structure of Preston during the medieval and early modern periods, and sheds light on the lives of the people who lived there. It is a valuable resource for historians, genealogists, and anyone interested in the history of Preston and the guilds merchant in medieval England.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.
