Project Gutenberg 2014-06-22 Public domain in the USA. 342 Edwards, George Wharton 1859 1950 Vanished Halls and Cathedrals of France Illustrated by the author. Produced by David Widger from page images generously provided by the Internet Archive "Vanished Halls and Cathedrals of France" by George Wharton Edwards is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work reflects on the architectural heritage and beauty of France, particularly the structures that have been lost or damaged due to the ravages of war. Edwards conveys a sense of mourning for the destruction of these cultural treasures while offering detailed descriptions of the towns and cathedrals affected, painted against the backdrop of World War I. The opening of the work presents a poignant foreword that mourns the loss of many historical landmarks due to the war, establishing a somber tone. Edwards recalls the beauty of towns like Arras, their architectural splendor, and the vibrant life within them—contrasting this with their devastation by modern warfare. He introduces readers to the everyday scenes in Arras, from bustling market squares to intimate church interiors, all set against the backdrop of impending destruction. The author’s admiration for the intricate architecture and the daily lives of the townspeople adds depth to his account, creating an urgent narrative about the importance of preserving these cultural legacies before they are irrevocably lost. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 63.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en France -- Description and travel Cathedrals -- France Cities and towns -- France DC Text Browsing: Culture/Civilization/Society Browsing: History - European Browsing: Travel & Geography Category: History - European Category: History - Modern (1750+) Category: Architecture 430918 2025-06-18T15:47:50.542605 text/html 412556 2024-10-24T08:17:54 text/html 27001036 2025-06-18T15:48:07.667438 application/epub+zip 26993883 2025-06-18T15:47:57.158500 application/epub+zip 229332 2025-06-18T15:47:53.547533 application/epub+zip 27417119 2025-06-18T15:48:14.391407 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 27378227 2025-06-18T15:48:03.533491 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 407622 2022-09-21T04:00:11.632203 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 369314 2023-09-20T06:01:49.414555 text/plain 349570 2024-10-24T08:17:54 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16240 2025-06-18T15:48:14.585397 application/rdf+xml 16131 2025-06-18T15:47:54.140545 image/jpeg 3663 2025-06-18T15:47:53.847517 image/jpeg 50606729 2025-06-18T15:47:51.162581 application/octet-stream application/zip 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 en.wikipedia