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

It is described by their annalist Ramon Muntaner.

From Rambles and Studies in Greece by Mahaffy, J. P.

It is also likely that the closing years in Britain were peaceful and quiet, such as do not give the annalist much to record.

From Canute the Great The Rise of Danish Imperialism during the Viking Age by Larson, Laurence Marcellus

This annalist first suggested Varro’s famous derivation of the word Italy, which he deduced from Vitulus.

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

To be a simple annalist who shall bring before us the events of the day, but who creates no perspective along which we may tread to better customs, better men and better times?

From The Nation Behind Prison Bars by Herr, George L. (George Lewis)