Description of the Shire of Renfrew – George Crawfurd – 1818 | Maps, Stewart Genealogy

A General Description of the Shire of Renfrew, Including an Account of the Noble and Ancient Families by George Crawfurd was printed in Paisley in 1818. This historical and genealogical work concentrates on Renfrewshire’s aristocratic families, most notably the House of Stewart. Crawfurd outlines brief biographies of dukes, earls, and monarchs including Charles I, Charles II, and James II, all connected to the region. The book features two folding maps, a folding facsimile, and two full-page engravings. It presents a structured record of noble descent tied to geographic and civic history.

Bibliographic Details

• Title: A General Description of the Shire of Renfrew, Including an Account of the Noble and Ancient Families
• Author(s): George Crawfurd
• Publisher: Paisley, Printed by J. Neilson, sold by H. Crichton
• Edition: 1818 Edition
  • Includes an added title page from
• Format: (4to), single volume
• Binding: Leather spine and corners, marbled boards
• Size:  11 in x 8.75 in (27.9 cm x 22.2 cm)
• Collation: [16], [9]-522 pp
• Illustrations: 2 folding maps, 1 folding facsimile, 2 full-page engravings + 1 frontispiece
• Contents Include:
  • Biographies of Stewart nobility
  • Regional accounts of noble houses
  • References to monarchs Charles I, II, and James I

Condition:

Very Good. Leather corners and spine show moderate wear, with some edge rubbing. Marbled boards are intact. Binding is firm, and the text block is secure. All maps and illustrations are complete and correctly folded.

Why Collect This?

• Focused genealogy of the Stewart family
• Illustrated with engravings and facsimile documents, including both maps
• Strong historical reference for Renfrewshire aristocracy

Item Number: # 29416