REMINISCENCES AND REFLECTIONS OF AN OLD WEST-COUNTRY CLERGYMAN by W.H.Thornton

Description

This book was originally published for private circulation in 1897 and whilst diaries were very popular around this time, this is more of an autobiography which gives a well described picture of the life of a clergyman from the middle to end of the nineteenth century in Devon and on the border of Somerset. Whilst, as expected, he was well acquainted with local members of the gentry, we also have a vivid descriptions of some of the more unfortunate members of his “flock” such as Mr. Phelps who was described as a “broken down , melancholy man”.

In addition to telling the story of his life he also devotes complete chapters to “Sport” and “Horses”. An excellent book for local and social historians as well as those carrying out family history research. Fully searchable