Publisher's Synopsis
""Six Essays On Commons Preservation: Written In Competition For Prizes Offered By Henry W. Peek (1867)"" is a collection of essays written by John M. Maidlow on the topic of preserving commons. The book was written in response to a competition held by Henry W. Peek, who offered prizes for the best essays on the subject. Maidlow's essays cover a range of topics related to the preservation of commons, including the history of commons, their importance to communities, and the threats they face from development and enclosure. The book provides a detailed and thoughtful exploration of the issue of commons preservation, and is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and future of these important public spaces.Also Authored By Henry Hicks Hocking, Robert Hunter, And Edgar H. Lockhart. With A Preface By G. Shaw Lefevre. Containing A Legal And Historical Examination Of Manorial Rights And Customs. With A View To The Preservation Of Commons Near Great Towns.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.