Originally published in 1898. PREFACE: In this volume I have tried, with the cooperation of local authors who have made a careful study of the annals of the county, to present in a popular and reliable form a series of studies of the more important and attractive chapters of Hertfordshire history...... This early works is a comprehensive and informative look at the subject and will appeal to all historians. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900's and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.