The Durham Household Book Or The Accounts Of The Bursar Of The Monastery Of Durham - Raine, James; Durham Cathedral
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The Durham Household Book, also known as The Accounts of the Bursar of the Monastery of Durham, is a historical document that provides insight into the daily life and expenses of the monastery from Pentecost, 1530 to Pentecost, 1534. The book was compiled by the bursar, who was responsible for managing the finances of the monastery, and contains detailed records of the income and expenditures of the household. This edition of the book, published in 1844, was edited by James Raine, a historian and antiquary who specialized in the history of Durham and the North of England. Raine's edition…mehr

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The Durham Household Book, also known as The Accounts of the Bursar of the Monastery of Durham, is a historical document that provides insight into the daily life and expenses of the monastery from Pentecost, 1530 to Pentecost, 1534. The book was compiled by the bursar, who was responsible for managing the finances of the monastery, and contains detailed records of the income and expenditures of the household. This edition of the book, published in 1844, was edited by James Raine, a historian and antiquary who specialized in the history of Durham and the North of England. Raine's edition includes a preface and introduction that provide context for the book and its historical significance. The book itself is divided into chapters that cover different aspects of the household's expenses, such as food, clothing, and repairs to the monastery buildings. Overall, The Durham Household Book is a valuable resource for historians and scholars interested in the daily life and economic practices of monastic communities in the early modern period.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.