Owen's New Book of Fairs, published in 1788 by the King's Authority, is a comprehensive guide to all the fairs held in England and Wales at the time. Written by William Owen, the book provides an authentic account of each fair, including its location, duration, and the goods that were bought and sold there. The book is organized by county, making it easy for readers to find fairs in their area or to plan a journey to attend fairs in other regions. The book also includes a brief history of fairs in England and Wales, as well ...
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Owen's New Book of Fairs, published in 1788 by the King's Authority, is a comprehensive guide to all the fairs held in England and Wales at the time. Written by William Owen, the book provides an authentic account of each fair, including its location, duration, and the goods that were bought and sold there. The book is organized by county, making it easy for readers to find fairs in their area or to plan a journey to attend fairs in other regions. The book also includes a brief history of fairs in England and Wales, as well as a glossary of terms related to the fair trade. Overall, Owen's New Book of Fairs is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of trade and commerce in England and Wales during the late 18th 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.
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All Editions of Owen's New Book of Fairs, Published by the King's Authority: Being a Complete and Authentic Account of All the Fairs in England and Wales (1788)
