Publisher's Synopsis
The History of Longleat is a book written by John Edward Jackson in 1857. It is a detailed account of the history of Longleat, a country estate located in Wiltshire, England. The book covers the history of the estate from its origins in the 16th century through to the mid-19th century. Jackson provides a comprehensive description of the architecture and design of the estate, including the famous Longleat House, which was built in the 16th century. The book also includes information on the various families that have owned and lived on the estate over the years, as well as their contributions to its development. Additionally, the book discusses the various cultural and social events that have taken place at Longleat over the years, including royal visits and hunting parties. Overall, The History of Longleat provides a fascinating insight into the history of one of England's most famous country estates.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.
