Thomas Shepheard: Tracts relating to the draining of the Fens

  • This material is held at
  • Reference
      GB 12 MS Add.463
  • Dates of Creation
      1754
  • Language of Material
      English .
  • Physical Description
      1 volume(s) 1 Volume paper paper

Scope and Content

Copies of: Cornelius Vermuyden, Discourse touching the Draining of the Great Fens, London, 1642; William Dodson, Design for the perfect draining of the great Level of the Fens, London, 1665. Attached to fo. 3: map of Fens, drawn by Shepheard. Attached to fo. 33: map of Bedford Level, drawn by Shepheard. Attached to fo. 91: Andrewes Burrell, An Explanation of the Drayning Workes which have been lately made for the Kings Maiestie in Cambridgeshire ..., [n.p.], 1641, printed tract. fo. 90v: 'Hos admodum raros et pretiosos Tractatus a typis impressis transcripsit mense Maio Anno Christi 1754 Thomas Shepheard.' inside front cover: Shepheard's bookplate.

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Acquisition Information

Acquired c. 1867. Apparently purchased for 9s.

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