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Historic buildings : $b as seen and described by great writers
$aNew York :$bDodd, Mead & Company, $c1903.
The Jumma Musjid, Delhi, by G. W. Steevens -- San Donato, Murano, by John Ruskin -- The Palace of the Popes, Avignon, by Charles Dickens -- The Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Jerusalem, by Pierre Loti -- La Grande Chartreuse, by William Beckford -- The Temples of Hatchiman, Kamakoura, by Aimé Humbert -- Cathedral Church of Wells, by Edward Augustus Freeman -- The Coliseum, Rome, by Edward Gibbon -- The Coliseum, Rome, by Charles Dickens -- Golden Temple of the Sikhs, Lahore, by G. W. Steevens -- The Giralda, Seville, by Théophile Gautier -- The Cathedral of Monreale, by John Addington Symonds -- The Luxembourg Palace, Paris, by Augustus J. C. Hare -- The Great Lama Temple, Pekin, by C. F. Gordon-Cumming -- Haddon Hall, by John Leyland -- Cathedral of Palermo, by John Addington Symonds -- The Fortress and Palace of Gwalior, by Louis Rousselet -- The Holy House of Loretto, by Arthur Penrhyn Stanley -- The Alcazar of Seville, by Edmundo De Amicis -- The Tower of Belem, Lisbon, by Arthur Shadwell Martin -- Venetian Palaces, by Théophile Gautier -- Saint Ouen, Rouen, by L. de Fourcaud -- Carisbrooke Castle, Isle of Wight, by Sir James D. Mackenzie -- The Pantheon, Rome, by Augustus J. C. Hare -- St. Laurence, Nuremberg, by Linda Villari -- The Torre del Oro, Seville, by Edmundo De Amicis -- Cathedral of Orvieto, by John Addington Symonds -- The Buildings of Shah Jehan, Agra, by G. W. Steevens -- The Priory and Church of St. Bartholomew, London, by Charles Knight -- Kutb Minar, Delhi, by G. W. Steevens -- Kutb Minar, Delhi, by André Chévrillon -- Kenilworth Castle, by Sir James D. Mackenzie -- Santa Maria Della Salute, Venice, by John Ruskin -- The ramparts of Carcassonne, by A. Molinier -- The Cathedral of Modena, by Edward Augustus Freeman -- The Cathedral of Rheims, by Louis Gonse -- The Castle of S. Angelo, Rome, by Augustus J. C. Hare -- Salisbury Cathedral, by W. J. Loftie -- The Castle of Angers, by Henry Jouin -- The Pagoda of Tanjore, by G. W. Steevens -- The Vendramin-Calergi, Venice, by Théophile Gautier -- A visit to the Old Seraglio, Constantinople, by Pierre Loti -- The Duomo, Leaning Tower, the Baptistery and the Campo-Santo, Pisa, by H. A. Taine -- Rochester Castle, by Arthur Shadwell Martin -- Santa Croce, Florence, by John Ruskin -- The Certosa of Pavia, by John Addington Symonds.
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"Historic Buildings: As Seen and Described by Great Writers" edited and translated by Esther Singleton is a collection of architectural essays and descriptions crafted in the early 20th century. This anthology showcases various historic buildings across different cultures and time periods, blending artistic appreciation with historical context. Readers can expect an exploration of famous edifices through the lenses of renowned writers, enhancing their understanding of the leading structures that shape our world's heritage. At the start of the book, the preface outlines the editorial principles of selection, emphasizing both the architectural beauty and historical significance of the buildings featured. It sets the groundwork for a diverse range of entries, notable both for their artistic representations and the rich narratives tied to their histories. The opening section introduces the Jumma Musjid in Delhi, detailing its grand architectural features while delving into a brief historical context of Delhi itself. The text describes the mosque's imposing structure and its surroundings, reflecting on both the city's vibrancy and its contrasting impoverished quarters, establishing a tone of exploration into the complexities of human experience reflected through architecture. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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