Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog Project Gutenberg 2006-07-12 Public domain in the USA. 156 Lansdown, Henry Venn Lansdown, Charlotte 20001993 Recollections of the late William Beckford of Fonthill, Wilts and Lansdown, Bath Transcribed from the 1893 edition by David Price "Recollections of the Late William Beckford" by Henry Venn Lansdown is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book is composed of transcriptions of letters and reminiscences concerning the life of the eccentric and opulent figure William Beckford, highlighting his collection of art and architecture, particularly his grand estate at Fonthill. It offers an intimate portrayal of the man, his relationships, and the cultural context in which he lived. The opening portion of the work introduces the author's personal connection to Beckford through his father, who had a close friendship with him. It recounts Charlotte Lansdown's reflections on her father’s experiences with Beckford and provides insight into Beckford's character, including the artistic mastery of his home filled with remarkable works of art. The narrative begins with an enthralling glimpse into Beckford's lavish lifestyle, featuring intricate descriptions of his art collection and the admiration it inspires, setting the stage for a deeper exploration of Beckford’s artistic legacy and personal tales. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 68.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Authors, English -- 18th century -- Biography Beckford, William, 1760-1844 Beckford, William, 1760-1844 -- Homes and haunts -- England -- Wiltshire Authors, English -- Homes and haunts -- England -- Wiltshire Eccentrics and eccentricities -- Great Britain -- Biography Art -- Collectors and collecting -- Great Britain -- Biography Travelers -- Great Britain -- Biography Wiltshire (England) -- Intellectual life Bath (England) -- Intellectual life Wiltshire (England) -- Biography Bath (England) -- Biography PR Text Category: Biographies Category: History - Modern (1750+) Category: Architecture Category: Art 136730 2025-07-08T06:17:39.872791 text/html 135009 2006-07-12T02:42:19 text/html 133895 2025-07-08T06:17:45.135753 application/epub+zip 133856 2025-07-08T06:17:42.653774 application/epub+zip 118872 2025-07-08T06:17:41.606753 application/epub+zip 315761 2025-07-08T06:17:46.992756 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 303821 2025-07-08T06:17:44.511780 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 281050 2022-09-09T05:58:15.959258 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 124695 2025-07-08T06:17:39.610771 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 124625 2006-07-12T02:42:59 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 22168 2025-07-08T06:17:47.120742 application/rdf+xml 20164 2025-07-08T06:17:42.092770 image/jpeg 4343 2025-07-08T06:17:41.848764 image/jpeg 50863 2006-07-12T02:42:59 application/octet-stream application/zip 48810 2006-07-12T02:42:59 application/octet-stream application/zip 130763 2025-07-08T06:17:39.884775 application/octet-stream application/zip