The Monastic Ruins Of Yorkshire: Illustrated By General Views, Plans, Sections, And Details, From Drawings Made Expressly For This Work (1855)

""The Monastic Ruins of Yorkshire"" is a book published in 1855 that provides a comprehensive look at the ruins of various monasteries in Yorkshire, England. The book is written by William Richardson, Edward Churton, and George Hawkins, and is illustrated with detailed drawings and plans made specifically for this work.The book covers a range of monastic ruins, including those of Fountains Abbey, Rievaulx Abbey, Kirkstall Abbey, and many others. The authors provide detailed descriptions of the history and architecture of each site, as well as insights into the daily life of the monks who once lived there.The illustrations in the book are particularly noteworthy, as they provide a detailed look at the various structures and features of each monastery. The drawings include general views of each site, as well as plans, sections, and details that help readers to better understand the layout and construction of the ruins.Overall, ""The Monastic Ruins of Yorkshire"" is an informative and visually stunning book that provides a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and architecture of monasticism in England.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: William Richardson
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Published: 04/13/2009
Pages: 20
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.20lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.05d
ISBN: 9781104315375

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