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

This ancient and dubious annalist was succeeded by Scribonius Libo, and by Calpurnius Piso.

From History of Roman Literature from its Earliest Period to the Augustan Age. Volume II by Dunlop, John

After this the pace slackened, and we need no longer cling to the methods of the annalist.

From Fine Books by Pollard, Alfred W. (Alfred William)

The World Encompassed, supported by Stow the annalist, and two independent naval authorities, cotemporaries of Sir F. Drake, is quoted in favour of the higher latitude of 48°.

From The Oregon Territory Its History and Discovery by Twiss, Travers

He is always worth comparing with the extant English Chronicles; and from 1106 he is an independent annalist, dry but accurate.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 5 "Fleury, Claude" to "Foraker" by Various