The castles and abbeys of England; Vol. 2 of 2 by William Beattie

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Author Beattie, William, 1793-1875
Illustrator Bartlett, W. H. (William Henry), 1809-1854
Illustrator Bentley, Joseph Clayton, 1809-1851
Illustrator Bradshaw, Samuel (Engraver)
Illustrator Brandard, Edward Paxman, 1819-1898
Illustrator Cousen, Charles, 1819-1889
Illustrator Davis, S. T. (Samuel T.), 1838-1908
Illustrator Deebles, W.
Illustrator Whimper, W.
Illustrator Willmore, Arthur, 1814-1888
Title The castles and abbeys of England; Vol. 2 of 2
from the national records, early chronicles, and other standard authors
Credits Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images
available at The Internet Archive)
Summary "The Castles and Abbeys of England, Vol. 2" by William Beattie is a historical account written in the early 19th century. This work delves into the rich architectural heritage and historical significance of England's castles and abbeys, providing insights into their origins, architectural features, and the legends associated with them. At the start of the book, Beattie introduces the scenic and historical allure of Monmouthshire, emphasizing its fertile landscapes dotted with significant ruins. He details several prominent structures, such as Chepstow Castle and Tinterne Abbey, describing their picturesque settings, architectural details, and the intriguing events tied to their histories. The narrative combines historical context with vivid descriptions of the landscape, aiming to draw readers into the romantic and storied past of these monuments while also hinting at the lives of notable figures associated with them. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class DA: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe
Subject Castles -- England
Subject Abbeys -- England
Category Text
EBook-No. 63832
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 5, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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