Papers Read Before The Purbeck Society, 1855 (1856) is a collection of essays presented at the Purbeck Society in 1855. The Purbeck Society was a group of individuals interested in the history, geology, and natural history of the Purbeck region in Dorset, England. The essays cover a wide range of topics related to the area, including the geology of the Purbeck Hills, the history of local churches and manors, and the natural history of the region's flora and fauna. The authors of the essays include local historians, geologists, and naturalists, who provide a wealth of information about the Purbeck region and its unique characteristics. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and natural history of the Purbeck region, as well as for those interested in the history of local societies and intellectual communities in the 19th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.