The History And Antiquities Of Eyam : With A Full And Particular Account Of The Great Plague, Which Desolated That Village, 1666 (1842) (Paperback)

""The History and Antiquities of Eyam"" is a book written by William Wood in 1842, which provides a detailed account of the village of Eyam and its history. The book focuses on the devastating outbreak of the bubonic plague that occurred in Eyam in 1666, which killed a significant portion of the population. The author provides a thorough description of the events leading up to the outbreak, the measures taken by the villagers to contain the disease, and the impact it had on the community. In addition to the plague, the book also covers the history and culture of Eyam, including its architecture, customs, and traditions. Overall, ""The History and Antiquities of Eyam"" is a valuable resource for those interested in the history of the bubonic plague and the impact it had on small communities in England during the 17th century.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.