Sketches of Durham is a historical book written by George Ornsby in 1846. The book aims to provide a comprehensive overview of Durham, a city in northeast England, and its surrounding areas. Ornsby's writing style is descriptive and informative, and he attempts to highlight the most prominent objects of interest in the region. The book is divided into several chapters, each focusing on a specific aspect of Durham's history and culture, including its architecture, landmarks, and notable figures. Ornsby also provides a brief overview of the city's geography and economy. Sketches of Durham is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and culture of this fascinating English city.Illustrated By Historical, Biographical, And Architectural Notices.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.