Preface; 1. County and shire. The word Hereford. Its origin and meaning; 2. General characteristics. Position and natural conditions; 3. Size. Shape. Boundaries; 4. Surface and general features; 5. Watersheds and rivers; 6. Geology; 7. Natural history; 8. Climate and rainfall; 9. People - race, dialect, and population; 10. Agriculture; 11. Industries and manufactures; 12. History of the county; 13. Antiquities - prehistoric, Roman, Saxon; 14. Architecture - (a) ecclesiastical; 15. Architecture - (b) military; 16. Architecture - (c) domestic; 17. Communications - past and present. Roads and railways; 18. Administration and divisions - ancient and modern; 19. Roll of honour; 20. The chief towns and villages of Herefordshire.