1. County and shire. The word Worcester: its origin and meaning; 2. General characteristics; 3. Size. Shape. Boundaries; 4. Surface and general features; 5. Watersheds and rivers; 6. Geology and soil. (a) General considerations; 7. Geology and soil. (b) Rocks found in Worcestershire; 8. Natural history; 9. Climate and rainfall; 10. People - race. Population; 11. Agriculture - general considerations. Main cultivations. Stock; 12. Industries and manufactures. (a) Those dependent on natural resources; 13. Industries and manufactures. (b) Those not dependent on natural resources; 14. Salt making at Droitwich; 15. Mines, minerals, and water-supply; 16. History of Worcestershire; 17. Antiquities - prehistoric, Roman. Saxon; 18. Architecture. (a) Ecclesiastical - cathedral, churches; 19. Architecture. (b) Ecclesiastical - religious houses; 20. Architecture (c) Military - castles; 21. Architecture. (d) Domestic - famous seats, manor houses, cottages; 22. Communications. (a) Roads; 23. Communications. (b) Canals and railways; 24. Administration and divisions. Ancient and modern; 25. Roll of honour; 26. The chief towns and villages of Worcestershire.