Aunt Elinor's Lectures on Architecture: Dedicated to the Ladies of England

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ISBN 10: 1330383893 / ISBN 13: 9781330383896

Editore: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Print on Demand. This book explores the architectural styles of English churches. It begins by describing the Anglo-Norman style, which emerged after the Norman Conquest in 1066. This style is characterized by its large, sturdy structures built for longevity. The book then goes on to discuss the Early English, Decorated, and Perpendicular styles, which evolved over the course of the Middle Ages. The author delves into the technical details of each style, including the types of arches, windows, and ornamentation used. The book also examines the historical context in which these styles developed, showing how they reflect the changing religious and social landscape of England. Through detailed descriptions and analysis, the author provides insights into the significance of these architectural styles and their enduring impact on English ecclesiastical architecture. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.

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• Titolo: Aunt Elinor's Lectures on Architecture: Dedicated to the Ladies of England
• Editore: Forgotten Books
• Data di pubblicazione: 2018
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 1330383893
• ISBN 13: 9781330383896
• Rilegatura: Paperback
• Condizione: New
• Tipo di libro: print-on-demand item
• Cataloghi dei venditori:
  • Architecture

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Excerpt from Aunt Elinor's Lectures on Architecture: Dedicated to the Ladies of England

But to return to Aunt Elinor and her book. Who should appear at the Rectory-gate last Wednesday but dear old Dr. Spelman! He took the journey to see the relics of the painted window, which were found in the churchyard. He pronounces them very fine, and says that, with patience and judgment, the fragments may be put together again; and Aunt Elinor and Agatha Dalton have spent the last three mornings in trying to arrange the pieces, under the old antiquary's superintendence. 'the doctor asked to see Aunt Elinor's Lectures, and was so much pleased with them, that he insisted on their being published; and Aunt Elinor has at last consented. She intends devoting the profits to the fund we are trying to raise towards restoring the church; the parish will grant a rate for the necessary repairs, and.

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This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.