George Weir's Historical and Descriptive Sketches of the Town and Borough of Horncastle [1820] in the County of Lincoln and Several Adjacent Places is a valuable document relating the history of this region during the 19th century. The book details the customs, culture, architecture and economic development of Horncastle and its surrounding areas. The author talks about important historical events that affected the life of the local population, as well as about outstanding people who contributed to the development of this area. Through this book, readers will be able to better understand the past of Horncastle and its surrounding areas, appreciate their heritage and influence on the present.