Physical description

A small tan cloth covered hardcover book with the title: Simple Studies in British History Part 1 B.C. 55 to A.D. 1603 printed in black lettering on the front cover with a round publisher symbol and 1/9 at the bottom. The title is printed on the spine. This is a Second Course of Reading in British History by William Gillies, M.A. Inside, opposite the title page, is a foldout map of the British Empire throughout the world, showing the empire in red. Black and white illustrations, diagrams, maps and photographs are included. At the back are included three other history titles. It is quite damaged and worn through use. Pp.169.

Publication type

non-fiction

Inscriptions & markings

Inside on the right endpaper written in black ink is, 'Edna Sebire Wandin Feb 24 1920 to 19' In tiny grey pencil is written 'Lance Sebire'. 'Reg Sebire Wandin 10.2.18.' is written in faded red ink. On the next page at the top written in ink is 'Edna Sebire Wandin Ylk 1919 1920' surrounded by lines. A child's drawing of a pig feeding from a bucket is drawn below with a coloured stamp of an English Bobby Soldier next to the pig.'Wars' is written in pencil. On the next page at the top written in ink is 'Edna Sebire Wandin Ylk 1919 1920' surrounded by lines. Underlining is noted throughout with ticks and additional notes. At the back end paper

Summary

A simple study in British History for secondary school students with a fold out map of the British Empire at the time - published in 1920. There is a list of the dynasties and kings and queens and a table of Periods in British History which can be referred to.