Description
Book SynopsisThe Cambridge County Geographies were designed to provide a series of concise guides to British regions. This guide to Renfrewshire by Frederick Mort was first published in 1912 and contains numerous illustrative figures as well as a list of the chief towns and villages within the county.
Table of Contents1. County and shire. The origin of Renfrewshire; 2. General characteristics. Position and relations; 3. Size of county. Boundaries; 4. Surface, soil and general features; 5. Watershed. Rivers. Lakes; 6. Geology and soil; 7. Natural history; 8. The coast line; 9. Weather and climate; 10. The people - race, language, population; 11. Agriculture; 12. Industries and manufactures; 13. Mines and minerals; 14. Shipping and trade; 15. History of the county; 16. Antiquities; 17. Architecture - (a) ecclesiastical; 18. Architecture - (b) military; 19. Architecture - (c) municipal; 20. Communications - past and present; 21. Administration and divisions; 22. The roll of honour; 23. The chief towns and villages of Renfrewshire; Illustrations; Maps and diagrams.
