Project Gutenberg 2014-07-13 Public domain in the USA. 615 Walters, H. B. (Henry Beauchamp) 1867 1944 Walters, Henry Beauchamp Church Bells Produced by Chris Curnow, Peter Becker and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Church Bells" by H. B. Walters is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work delves into the intricate history and significance of church bells, particularly within the Christian Church, exploring their evolution, craftsmanship, and cultural relevance. It serves as an informative resource on the artistry and traditions associated with bells, detailing various customs and practices throughout the ages. The opening of "Church Bells" sets the stage by outlining the early history and methods of casting bells, highlighting their origins as musical instruments in various cultures, with a particular focus on their introduction into the Christian Church. The author notes the historical mentions of bells dating back to around the 7th century in England and discusses important figures, such as Saint Paulinus, associated with their early use. This section emphasizes the craftsmanship involved in bell-making, from the materials used to the ceremonial significance of their dedication—creating a rich tapestry of history that underscores the bells' vital role in communal worship and cultural identity. (This is an automatically generated summary.) file:///public/vhost/g/gutenberg/html/files/46273/46273-h/images/cover.jpg Reading ease score: 68.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Bells M Text Category: History - Religious Category: Art Category: Music 218360 2025-08-18T15:35:27.602434 text/html 186612 2024-10-24T08:40:12 text/html 4067377 2025-08-18T15:35:34.091431 application/epub+zip 4068916 2025-08-18T15:35:29.232463 application/epub+zip 135719 2025-08-18T15:35:28.224452 application/epub+zip 4233144 2025-08-18T15:35:37.437398 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 4206330 2025-08-18T15:35:33.068455 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 196689 2022-09-21T05:10:57.023057 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 150083 2025-08-18T15:35:26.866442 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 149897 2014-07-13T13:58:54 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16512 2025-08-18T15:35:37.594437 application/rdf+xml 17557 2025-08-18T15:35:28.351462 image/jpeg 2466 2025-08-18T15:35:28.289448 image/jpeg 3678460 2025-08-18T15:35:27.748509 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 de.wikipedia