Publisher's Synopsis
Rentals of the Ancient Earldom and Bishoprick of Orkney: With Some Other Explanatory and Relative Documents is a historical book written by Alexander Peterkin and published in 1820. The book provides a detailed account of the rental records of the ancient Earldom and Bishoprick of Orkney, which were two important administrative regions in Scotland during the medieval period. The author has collected various documents and records related to the rentals of these regions, including leases, charters, and other legal documents. These records provide valuable insights into the economic and social conditions of the region during the medieval period. Apart from the rental records, the book also includes some other explanatory and relative documents that help to contextualize the rental records. These documents include historical accounts of the region, genealogies of the prominent families, and descriptions of the local customs and traditions. Overall, Rentals of the Ancient Earldom and Bishoprick of Orkney is a valuable resource for historians, researchers, and anyone interested in the history of Scotland. It provides a detailed and comprehensive account of the economic, social, and cultural conditions of the region during the medieval period, based on primary source materials.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.
