Project Gutenberg 2020-07-18 Public domain in the USA. 348 Leighton, W. A. (William Allport) 1805 1889 Leighton, William Allport A guide, descriptive and historical, through the Town of Shrewsbury Transcribed from the John Davies, Fourth Edition (1855) by David Price "A Guide, Descriptive and Historical, through the Town of Shrewsbury" by Rev. W. A. Leighton is a historical account published in the mid-19th century. This informative guide serves as a detailed exploration of Shrewsbury and its surroundings, including its notable architecture, historical significance, and local flora and fauna. It aims to provide both residents and travelers with valuable insights into the town's rich heritage. The opening of the text vividly describes the geographical and aesthetic features of Shrewsbury, setting a picturesque tone as it portrays the town as a captivating peninsula shaped by the River Severn. It outlines the historical evolution of Shrewsbury, hinting at its origins from the Saxon period and its growth through various epochs, highlighting the blend of natural beauty and man-made structures. With a clear intention to serve as a guide for interested visitors, Leighton hints at future discussions regarding significant landmarks, cultural peculiarities, and notable individuals associated with the town, promising a thorough and engaging exploration ahead. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 61.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Shrewsbury (England) -- Guidebooks DA Text Category: Travel Writing Category: History - British 505874 2025-09-25T04:34:33.210224 text/html 475232 2024-10-18T04:32:59 text/html 12356432 2025-09-25T04:34:52.678131 application/epub+zip 12319046 2025-09-25T04:34:37.056144 application/epub+zip 228168 2025-09-25T04:34:34.949128 application/epub+zip 12440357 2025-09-25T04:35:01.387045 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 12368277 2025-09-25T04:34:48.246100 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 340854 2022-09-28T09:09:46.559278 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 351410 2025-09-25T04:34:30.809160 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 331451 2024-10-18T04:32:59 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16097 2025-09-25T04:35:01.623024 application/rdf+xml 24103 2025-09-25T04:34:35.165143 image/jpeg 3637 2025-09-25T04:34:35.056132 image/jpeg 12442156 2025-09-25T04:34:33.580196 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