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Title: Account of a Tour in Normandy, Volume 2

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Summary: "Account of a Tour in Normandy, Volume 2" by Dawson Turner is a historical account written in the early 19th century. The work comprises a series of letters detailing the author's journey through Normandy, with a focus on investigating the architectural antiquities of the region, while also touching upon its history, landscape, and inhabitants. At the start of the book, Turner addresses his observations from the town of Ducler, highlighting its historical significance as a center of religious architecture. He describes the surrounding ecclesiastical sites, particularly emphasizing the Abbey of St. Georges de Bocherville, and its architectural details that showcase the beauty and craftsmanship of Norman architecture. Turner shares vivid imagery and historical anecdotes regarding the abbey's foundation, its notable patrons, and the various transformations it has undergone over the centuries, setting the stage for his explorations of other significant sites in the region. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Reading Level: Reading ease score: 52.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Author: Turner, Dawson, 1775-1858

EBook No.: 12538

Published: Jun 1, 2004

Downloads: 500

Language: English

Subject: Normandy (France) -- Description and travel

Subject: Architecture -- France -- Normandy

Subject: Normandy (France) -- Antiquities

LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: France, Andorra, Monaco

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

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2025-08-11T19:22:14Z Account of a Tour in Normandy, Volume 2

This edition has images.

Title: Account of a Tour in Normandy, Volume 2

Credits: Carlo Traverso, David Cavanagh and Distributed Proofreaders Europe

Summary: "Account of a Tour in Normandy, Volume 2" by Dawson Turner is a historical account written in the early 19th century. The work comprises a series of letters detailing the author's journey through Normandy, with a focus on investigating the architectural antiquities of the region, while also touching upon its history, landscape, and inhabitants. At the start of the book, Turner addresses his observations from the town of Ducler, highlighting its historical significance as a center of religious architecture. He describes the surrounding ecclesiastical sites, particularly emphasizing the Abbey of St. Georges de Bocherville, and its architectural details that showcase the beauty and craftsmanship of Norman architecture. Turner shares vivid imagery and historical anecdotes regarding the abbey's foundation, its notable patrons, and the various transformations it has undergone over the centuries, setting the stage for his explorations of other significant sites in the region. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Reading Level: Reading ease score: 52.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Author: Turner, Dawson, 1775-1858

EBook No.: 12538

Published: Jun 1, 2004

Downloads: 500

Language: English

Subject: Normandy (France) -- Description and travel

Subject: Architecture -- France -- Normandy

Subject: Normandy (France) -- Antiquities

LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: France, Andorra, Monaco

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

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