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LoC No.: 03002306

Title: Ancient Streets and Homesteads of England

Note: Illustrations drawn by the author; engraved by J.D. Cooper.

Credits: Produced by Chris Curnow, Chuck Greif and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This
book was produced from images made available by the
HathiTrust Digital Library.)

Summary: "Ancient Streets and Homesteads of England" by Alfred Rimmer is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The work explores the architectural heritage of England's towns and villages, focusing on ancient street designs and homesteads that encapsulate the country's history and culture. With a strong emphasis on preservation, Rimmer highlights the beauty and historical significance of lesser-known buildings and streets that often go unnoticed. At the start of the book, Rimmer discusses the importance of "minor monumental history," referring to the forgotten architectural treasures of England that reflect its rich past. The author hints at the gradual erosion of this heritage through modern development and expresses concern for the preservation of these historical sites. Through detailed commentary and illustrations, Rimmer introduces readers to various towns, beginning with Chester, where he describes its unique street architecture, including the famous Rows, and shares anecdotes connecting these structures to pivotal moments in England's history. He not only aims to document these architectural features but also encourages readers to appreciate the stories and aesthetic qualities of England's historic spaces. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Reading Level: Reading ease score: 62.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Author: Rimmer, Alfred, 1829-1893

Engraver: Cooper, James Davis, 1823-1904

EBook No.: 53230

Published: Oct 7, 2016

Downloads: 512

Language: English

Subject: England -- Description and travel

Subject: Historic buildings -- England

LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

LoC No.: 03002306

Title: Ancient Streets and Homesteads of England

Note: Illustrations drawn by the author; engraved by J.D. Cooper.

Credits: Produced by Chris Curnow, Chuck Greif and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This
book was produced from images made available by the
HathiTrust Digital Library.)

Summary: "Ancient Streets and Homesteads of England" by Alfred Rimmer is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The work explores the architectural heritage of England's towns and villages, focusing on ancient street designs and homesteads that encapsulate the country's history and culture. With a strong emphasis on preservation, Rimmer highlights the beauty and historical significance of lesser-known buildings and streets that often go unnoticed. At the start of the book, Rimmer discusses the importance of "minor monumental history," referring to the forgotten architectural treasures of England that reflect its rich past. The author hints at the gradual erosion of this heritage through modern development and expresses concern for the preservation of these historical sites. Through detailed commentary and illustrations, Rimmer introduces readers to various towns, beginning with Chester, where he describes its unique street architecture, including the famous Rows, and shares anecdotes connecting these structures to pivotal moments in England's history. He not only aims to document these architectural features but also encourages readers to appreciate the stories and aesthetic qualities of England's historic spaces. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Reading Level: Reading ease score: 62.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Author: Rimmer, Alfred, 1829-1893

Engraver: Cooper, James Davis, 1823-1904

EBook No.: 53230

Published: Oct 7, 2016

Downloads: 512

Language: English

Subject: England -- Description and travel

Subject: Historic buildings -- England

LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.