Project Gutenberg 2013-04-11 Public domain in the USA. 323 Holinshed, Raphael Holinshed, Raphaell Holinshead, Raphael Holingshed, Raphael Holynshed, Raphael Holinshed, Ralph Harrison, William 1534 1593 Hooker, John 1601 Vowell, John Vowel, Iohn Vowell, Iohn Hooker, Iohn Hoker, Iohn Hoker, John Chronicles (1 of 6): The Description of Britaine Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Holinshed%27s_Chronicles Produced by Jonathan Ingram, Lesley Halamek and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "Chronicles (1 of 6): The Description of Britaine" by Holinshed, Harrison, and Hooker is a historical account written in the early 17th century. The work details the geography, inhabitants, and history of Britain, examining various aspects of its ancient and contemporary society. It serves as an authoritative source for understanding the culture and customs during the reigns of Henry VIII and Elizabeth I, providing insights into the historical narratives that shaped England, Scotland, and Ireland. The opening of the Chronicles sets the stage for a comprehensive exploration of Britain, beginning with an insightful preface that acknowledges the collaborative effort behind its compilation. The text discusses the ancient partitioning of the earth as conceptualized by Noah and presents various theories regarding the naming and significance of Britain, touching upon its geography, notable rivers, and climatic conditions. It introduces key historical figures and events as foundational elements of Britain's identity, while also delving into the prevalent myths of giants and the intermingling of cultures throughout its early history. This segment establishes the framework for a detailed examination of Britain's past and is likely to appeal to those interested in historical geography and the evolution of British heritage. (This is an automatically generated summary.) file:///public/vhost/g/gutenberg/html/files/42506/42506-h/images/cover.jpg Reading ease score: 63.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Great Britain -- History -- Tudors, 1485-1603 Great Britain -- History -- To 1485 DA Text Category: History - British Category: History - Ancient 2138137 2025-08-17T08:04:40.053079 text/html 2138216 2024-10-23T15:07:21 text/html 827413 2025-08-17T08:05:04.296426 application/epub+zip 850893 2025-08-17T08:04:45.293016 application/epub+zip 837917 2025-08-17T08:04:42.756066 application/epub+zip 1344293 2025-08-17T08:05:16.788387 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1250060 2025-08-17T08:05:00.964547 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1233455 2022-09-19T12:01:17.367045 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1996073 2025-08-17T08:04:37.418084 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 1976240 2024-10-23T15:07:21 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18393 2025-08-17T08:05:16.970360 application/rdf+xml 9841 2025-08-17T08:04:42.932034 image/jpeg 2313 2025-08-17T08:04:42.844057 image/jpeg 785433 2025-08-17T08:04:40.238094 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia en.wikipedia en.wikipedia