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

By much importunity," says an annalist, Mr. Ranford of Chowan, "in 1712 we prevailed upon Mr. Martin to let him baptize three of his Negroes, two women and a boy.

From The History of the Negro Church by Woodson, Carter Godwin

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

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

Moreover, Crawling Elk is the annalist and story-teller of his tribe.

From The Captain of the Gray-Horse Troop by Garland, Hamlin