Clackmannan and Kinross (Cambridge County Geographies)
Cambridge University Press
Edition: Illustrated, 1/3/2013
EAN 9781107659391, ISBN10: 1107659396
Paperback, 156 pages, 20.3 x 12.7 x 1 cm
Language: English
Originally published during the early part of the twentieth century, the Cambridge County Geographies were designed to provide a series of concise guides to British regions. Aimed at the general reader, they combined a comprehensive approach to various aspects of physical and human geography with an emphasis on clarity. This guide to Clackmannan and Kinross by J. P. Day was first published in 1915. The text is interspersed with numerous illustrative figures and also contains a list of the chief towns and villages within the area.
Part I. Clackmannanshire
1. County and shire. The origin of Clackmannanshire
2. Position. General characteristics. Size. Boundaries
3. Geology
4. Surface features
5. Rivers
6. Natural history
7. Climate
8. Agriculture
9. Industries and manufactures
10. Mines and minerals
11. History
12. Architecture
13. Distribution of population. Communications
14. Administration
15. Roll of honour
16. The chief towns and villages of Clackmannanshire
Part II. Kinross-shire
1. County and shire. The origin of Kinross-shire
2. Position and general characteristics
3. Size, shape, boundaries and surface features
4. Geology
5. Natural history
6. Climate
7. Agriculture
8. Industries and manufactures
9. Mines and minerals
10. Fishing
11. History
12. Architecture
13. Distribution of population. Communications
14. Roll of honour
15. The chief towns and villages of Kinross-shire
Illustrations
Maps and diagrams.