Publisher's Synopsis
The Autobiography of Captain John Hodgson, of Coley Hall, Near Halifax is a memoir written by John Hodgson and published in 1882. The book details the life of Captain Hodgson, who was born in Halifax in 1780 and lived through the tumultuous years of the late 18th and early 19th centuries.The book covers Hodgson's early years, including his education and his experiences as a young man in the army during the Napoleonic Wars. It also details his later life as a farmer and landowner in the Coley Hall area near Halifax.Throughout the book, Hodgson provides a first-hand account of the major historical events of his time, including the Industrial Revolution and the growth of the textile industry in Yorkshire. He also discusses the social and political changes that took place during his lifetime, including the rise of the middle class and the struggle for workers' rights.The Autobiography of Captain John Hodgson is a valuable historical document that provides insight into the life and times of an individual who lived through a period of great change and upheaval in British history.His Conduct In The Civil Wars, And His Troubles After The Restoration, First Edited By Joseph Ritson Or Sir Walter Scott.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.
