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Gentleman's Magazine 1839 part 1 p.521
in his own book, the title of a MS. in the British Museum.
"Genealogies and Historical Incidents in the lives of the
Earls of Carlisle from Ranulph de Meschines to George
de Clifford, 1569."
Before we conclude, we should state that this volume is
rather rich in biography; though we do not think the lives
of the Bishops particularly well given. We may also remark
that, besides the distinguished persons who figure in this
volume, there are several other literary and scientific
characters and artsist briefly noticed in Hutchinson, vol.ii
p.66; and among them Dr. Heysham, and the present Royal
Academician Mr. Smirke.
And now we must take leave of Mr. Jefferson and Carlisle,
only adding that the history of one of our ancient cities,
the scene of many important historical events, and the
theatre of many generations once active in the affairs of
this busy world, fully merits the expanse of two quarto
volumes. The best model for such a history is the Shrewsbury
of Blakeway and Owen. We may repeat our general satisfaction
with this work, as a popular history; but at the same time
we will add out hopes that it is merely a prelude to a
larger and more satisfactory work.
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