Common Rights at Cottenham & Stretham in Cambridgeshire

First published in 1915, this book provides a historical account of the struggle for common rights in the English villages of Cottenham and Stretham. Authored by W. Cunningham, a local resident and activist, the book details the ongoing battle between commoners and landowners over access to common land and other resources. Drawing on legal documents, personal accounts, and other primary sources, the book sheds light on an important but often overlooked chapter in the history of English rural life.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.