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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: 514
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.
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: 514
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.