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The Chronicle of Walter of Guisborough, a canon regular of the Augustinian Guisborough Priory, Yorkshire, formerly known as The Chronicle of Walter of Hemingburgh, describes the period from 1066 to 1346. Before 1274 the Chronicle is based on other works. Thereafter, the Chronicle is original, and a remarkable source for the events of the time. This book provides a translation of the Chronicle from that date. The Latin source for our translation is the 1849 work edited by Hans Claude Hamilton. Hamilton, in his preface, says: "In the present work we behold perhaps one of the finest samples of our early chronicles, both as regards the value of the events recorded, and the correctness with which they are detailed; Nor will the pleasing style of composition be lightly passed over by those capable of seeing reflected from it the tokens of a vigorous and cultivated mind, and a favourable specimen of the learning and taste of the age in which it was framed." Available at Amazon in eBook and Paperback.
William John Whittemore 1860-1955 is in Painters.
In 1860 William John Whittemore was born.
Before 1885. William John Whittemore (age 24). Portrait of Frank Armstrong Crawford (age 45).
Frank Armstrong Crawford: On 18th January 1839 she was born to Robert Leighton Crawford and Martha Eliza Everett. Her curious firstname a consequence of her being named after her parents best friend, Frank Armstrong. Why they didn't adopt Francesca, or some other famale version of Frank, is unknown. On 21st August 1869 Cornelius "Commodore" Vanderbilt and she were married. She signed a pre-nuptial agreement, agreeing to receive $500,000 in bonds after his death. Confederate Generals Braxton Bragg and his brother, Thomas Bragg, both attended the wedding. The difference in their ages was 44 years. On 4th May 1885 she died. Her funeral was conducted by the Reverend Charles Deems at the Church of Strangers, Manhattan.
1886. William John Whittemore (age 26). "Queen Anne's Lace".
Before 1911 William John Whittemore (age 50) and Alice Vaud m Whittemore (age 42) were married.
In 1911 [his wife] Alice Vaud m Whittemore (age 43) died.
1945. William John Whittemore (age 85). "Skaters in East Hampton, New York".
Before 1955. William John Whittemore (age 94). "Gathering Wildflowers".
Before 1955 William John Whittemore (age 94) and Alice Charlotte Simpson (age 91) were married.
Before 1955. William John Whittemore (age 94). "An Afternoon Stroll".
In 1955 [his wife] Alice Charlotte Simpson (age 92) died.
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The Chronicle of Abbot Ralph of Coggeshall describes the reigns of Kings Henry II, Richard I, John and Henry III, providing a wealth of information about their lives and the events of the time. Ralph's work is detailed, comprehensive and objective. We have augmented Ralph's text with extracts from other contemporary chroniclers to enrich the reader's experience. Available at Amazon in eBook and Paperback.
In 1955 William John Whittemore (age 95) died.