| Bryan Faussett: Antiquary Extraordinary Contributor(s): Wright, David (Author) |
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ISBN: 1784910848 ISBN-13: 9781784910846 Publisher: Archaeopress Publishing OUR PRICE: $55.44 Product Type: Paperback Published: March 2015 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Biography & Autobiography - History | Europe - Medieval - Social Science | Archaeology |
| Dewey: 941 |
| Series: Archaeological Lives |
| Physical Information: 0.8" H x 6.8" W x 9.6" (1.75 lbs) 336 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - Medieval (500-1453) - Cultural Region - British Isles |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: A biography of Bryan Faussett, F.S.A., (1720-1776), pioneering Kent genealogist, archaeologist and antiquary who, at his death, had amassed the world's greatest collection of Anglo-Saxon jewellery and antiquities. The material was famously rejected by the British Museum, saved for the nation by a Liverpudlian philanthropist, and now resides in the Liverpool World Museum. This episode led directly to the British Museum's setting up departments devoted to British Antiquities. This volume is the first to focus on Faussett, presenting comprehensive genealogical sections on the Faussetts and Godfreys; a history of the family seat near Canterbury; and an introduction to antiquarianism and how the history of the world was imperfectly viewed in the 18th century. A detailed biography of Bryan Faussett's life covers his education, career and scholarly circle, with detailed descriptions of the sites he excavated. Surviving archaeological notebooks offer insights into his working practice, and family account-books reveal a great deal about his personal life and interests. |
Contributor Bio(s): Wright, David: - David Wright is a professional genealogist, historian and writer. He has taught at University College, London and he is a fellow of the Society of Genealogists. Among his publications are East Kent Parishes: A Guide for Genealogists, Local Historians and Other Researchers; The Kentish Census Returns 1801-1901: Origins, Location, Registration Districts and Indexes; Kent Probate Records: A Catalogue and Practical Guide and St Peter's Whitstable: A History of the Church, Parish and People. |