Crosby Records: A Chapter Of Lancashire Recusancy (1887) - Paperback

by William Blundell (Author), Alexander Goss (Introduction by), Thomas Ellison Gibson (Editor)

Crosby Records: A Chapter of Lancashire Recusancy is a historical book written by William Blundell and originally published in 1887. The book provides a detailed account of the recusants (Catholic dissenters) in Lancashire during the 16th and 17th centuries. Blundell uses the records of the Crosby family, a prominent Catholic family in Lancashire, to shed light on the experiences of recusants during this time period. The book covers topics such as the persecution of Catholics, the impact of the Reformation on Lancashire, and the role of recusants in the English Civil War. The author also includes personal anecdotes and insights into the lives of the Crosby family and other recusants in Lancashire. Overall, Crosby Records provides a fascinating glimpse into the history of Catholic dissent in Lancashire and its impact on English society during a tumultuous period of religious and political change.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.