annalist
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Nevertheless, it is not for us to guestimate the workload of an annalist of the Floridian ancien regime.
From The Guardian • Mar. 17, 2016
The first mention of our author in history is in connexion with this rising; and the annalist Spalding relates two exciting incidents that occurred in one week, in both of which he took part.
From Sir Thomas Urquhart of Cromartie, Knight by Willcock, John
The prejudices of an annalist have, occasionally, from long indulgence, become so habitual, that his offences, in this wise, become almost involuntary.
From Dealings with the Dead, Volume I (of 2) by School, A Sexton of the Old
The Historical Romance is founded on history, but it differs from it in the most essential particulars, and is relieved from the principal difficulties with which the annalist of actual occurrences has to contend.
From Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 60, No. 370, August 1846 by Various
"In a short time," says the annalist, "it was commonly reported forty men of Andover could raise the devil as well as any astrologer."
From Nooks and Corners of the New England Coast by Drake, Samuel Adams
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