The book titled ""The Registers of the Parishes of St. Mary, Reading, Berks, 1538-1812 V1: Baptisms (1891)"" is a historical record that provides a comprehensive account of the baptisms that took place in the parish of St. Mary in Reading, Berkshire, England, from the years 1538 to 1812. The book is written by Crawfurd, Gibbs Payne, who has meticulously compiled the data from the original parish registers and presented it in a well-organized and easy-to-read format.The book is divided into several sections, each of which provides information on the baptisms that took place in a particular year. The entries in each section are arranged chronologically and include the name of the child, the names of the parents, the date of baptism, and the name of the person who performed the baptism. Additionally, the book includes a comprehensive index that allows readers to quickly locate specific entries.Overall, ""The Registers of the Parishes of St. Mary, Reading, Berks, 1538-1812 V1: Baptisms (1891)"" provides a valuable resource for historians, genealogists, and anyone interested in the social and cultural history of Reading, Berkshire. The book is a testament to the enduring importance of parish registers as a source of historical information and is sure to be of interest to anyone who wants to learn more about the lives of the people who lived in this part of England during the early modern period.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.