Cussons' Horncastle Compendium, 1837

By D. Cussons

This compendium contains concise information about Lincolnshire-a County in the East Midlands of England. In this almanac, the author includes details on the area's population, economy, food, events, rules, manners, and several quick tips that might come in handy when living in Lincolnshire. He interests the readers by writing about famous proverbs and literature of the time. It is a work of great historical importance as it gives out several accurate facts that were unknown about the place and time.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Good Press
• Release date: May 19, 2021
• ISBN: 4064066124519

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D. Cussons

Cussons' Horncastle Compendium, 1837

Published by Good Press, 2022

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EAN 4064066124519

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LINCOLNSHIRE.

Population of Lincolnshire.

Representation of Lincolnshire.

FAIRS IN LINCOLNSHIRE.

FAIRS IN YORKSHIRE.

STAMPS FOR RECEIPTS

BONDS GIVEN AS SECURITY FOR PAYMENT OF MONEY

LEGACY DUTIES

WINDOW DUTIES.

Rules for charging Windows , and Exemption .

DUTIES ON DOGS.

SUNDRIES.

BANKERS IN LINCOLNSHIRE.

PROVERBS.

London Post-Office .

FLATTERY AND FRIENDSHIP.

VARIOUS

CHAPPED LIPS.

CHAPPED HANDS.

TO REMOVE HAIR FROM THE CHIN.

RESTORATIVE POWDER FOR THE TEETH.

A COSMETIC TO PRODUCE A FAIR NECK AND BOSOM.

OFFENSIVE BREATH.

TO SWEETEN MEAT, FISH, &c. THAT IS TAINTED.

USEFUL RECEIPTS.

OF THE SKIN.

OF PIMPLES.

TO TAKE IRON MOULDS OR RUSTS OUT OF LINEN.

TO CLEAN GOLD AND RESTORE ITS LUSTRE.

HOW TO TAKE SPOTS OR STAINS OUT OF SILK OR VELVET.

TO RESTORE THE VOICE AND REMOVE HOARSENESS.

GARGLE FOR A SORE THROAT.

FOR A COUGH.

FOR CLEANING IRON AND BRASS.

FOR DESTROYING RATS AND MICE.

CORNS.

TO MAKE CHEAP BLACKING.

HEAD ACHE.

CURE FOR WEAK EYES.

INFLAMED EYES.

OINTMENT FOR BURNS.

FOR SHORTNESS OF BREATH.

TO MAKE GINGER BEER.

PROBLEMS.

EXPENCES OF WITNESSES IN COURTS OF JUSTICE, AT ASSIZES, &c.

COACHES, WAGGONS, CARTS, PACKETS, AND OTHER PUBLIC CONVEYANCES TO AND FROM HORNCASTLE.

Carriers Carts which regularly attend Horncastle Saturday’s Market.

CATALOGUE OF BOOKS, SELECTED FROM THE STOCK OF D. CUSSONS, BOOKSELLER, HORNCASTLE, AND OFFERED TO THE PUBLIC AT THE FOLLOWING PRICES.

HINTS TO THOSE WHO ASK, WHY SHOULD I CONTRIBUTE TO SUPPORT MISSIONS TO THE HEATHEN?

1837.

LINCOLNSHIRE.

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On the north, Lincolnshire is bounded by the Humber, which separates it from Yorkshire: the German Ocean and an arm of the sea called the Wash, bound it on the East; on the South it abuts on Rutlandshire, Northamptonshire and Cambridgeshire, its general form is an irregular oblong. It is in the Province of Canterbury, the Diocese of Lincoln, and in the Midland Circuit.

Lincolnshire being proverbially a County of Fens, has obtained a name for an unhealthy climate, which, however, just it may have been in some parts in bygone times, is now by no means applicable; for the causes of the cold, damp and aguish character, have been for many years declining: the progress of drainage, and a more complete cultivation, have gradually contributed to render the air more dry, and consequently more healthy. This remark may be made relative to all districts, which become more salubrious in proportion as they are more cultivated; and more friendly to human life, in proportion as the means of supporting human life are increased in productiveness. The centre of the County and the district of the Trent is very healthy: the air on the coast is very salubrious, and numbers flock to it every summer in search of health and relaxation.

There are two ranges of very high land running though the greater part of the County from North to South: that in the East may be called mountainous and is called the Wolds; the Western range, on which stands the County Town, is called the Cliff; more westward still is a fine extent of rich pasture, along which the Trent passes.

Eastward of the Wolds lies also an extensive tract of fine feeding land, which is watered by overflowing springs; on boring the substratum of clay, fine spring water gushes up, and in most places will rise ten feet above the surface, if confined in a tube: these cheap artificial springs are general, and many