How to Visit the English Cathedrals by Esther Singleton
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"How to Visit the English Cathedrals" by Esther Singleton is a guidebook written in the early 20th century. This work serves as a valuable resource for tourists seeking to explore and appreciate the rich architecture and historical significance of the cathedrals across England. Singleton compiles concise descriptions and insights from various specialists to enhance the reader's understanding and enjoyment of these grand ecclesiastical buildings. The opening of the guidebook presents a modest
introduction from the author, who expresses her intent to provide new visitors with a useful overview of notable cathedrals in England. Singleton emphasizes the complexity of these majestic structures, which often evolved architecturally over centuries. She outlines the main features of cathedral design and architecture, discussing the roles of various architectural elements like the nave, transepts, and choir, while alluding to the historical narrative that surrounds these places of worship. The text invites readers to embark on a journey through these architectural marvels, enriched by both historical context and aesthetic appreciation. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Singleton, Esther, 1865-1930 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 12010784 |
| Title | How to Visit the English Cathedrals |
| Contents | Canterbury -- Rochester -- Winchester -- Chichester -- Salisbury -- Exeter -- Wells -- Bath Abbey -- Bristol -- Gloucester -- Hereford -- Worcester -- Lichfield -- Chester -- Manchester -- Carlisle -- Durham -- Ripon -- York Minster -- Lincoln -- Southwell -- Peterborough -- Ely -- Norwich -- St. Albans -- Oxford -- St. Paul's, London -- St. Saviour's, Southwark -- Westminster Abbey. |
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Produced by Sonya Schermann, Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 69.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | NA: Fine Arts: Architecture |
| Subject | Cathedrals -- England |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 62810 |
| Release Date | Aug 1, 2020 |
| Last Update | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 921 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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