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A Topographical Dictionary of England
… roads. The living is a rectory, valued in the king's books at 17. 8. 9., and in the gift of Mr. Tombs: the tithes … The living is a discharged vicarage, valued in the king's books at 5. 5. 0.; patron, the Bishop of Exeter; …
Survey of London
… for which any detailed information is available. Three books of accounts for the school, for the period 1687 to … cost 360 and they give interesting details of the type of books and equipment provided for the school. Bibles were the only reading books before 1722 but after that date hornbooks and spelling …
A History of the County of Somerset
… Linn. 'Salmon Trout, Bull Trout, Common Trout.' 'Very many books have been written on the genus Salmo, and of late years … to inquisitive naturalists. The number of species in our books is reduced, and how many more will be found only …