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LoC No.: 16026993

Title: Vanished towers and chimes of Flanders

Note: Illustrated by the author.

Note: Reading ease score: 61.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Contents: Malines, and some of the vanished towers -- Some carillons of Flanders -- Dixmude -- Ypres -- Commines -- Bergues -- Nieuport -- Alost -- Courtrai -- Termonde (Dendermonde) -- Louvain -- Douai -- Oudenaarde -- Furnes -- The artists of Malines -- A word about the Belgians.

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Summary: "Vanished Towers and Chimes of Flanders" by George Wharton Edwards is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The focus of the text is on the once-vibrant region of Flanders, particularly its architectural marvels, the social landscape of its towns, and the melodious chimes from the bells that marked the lives of its people. The author reflects on the cultural significance of these towers and bells, especially in the light of the destruction they faced during the war. At the start of the work, Edwards provides a foreword that illustrates the plight of the Flemish people, their little-known heritage, and the beauty of their towns, especially the architectural grandeur of the belfries and cathedrals. He recounts his observations on the nature of the Flemish culture, characterized by their artistic achievements and deep-seated Catholic faith. The opening chapters not only highlight the historical richness of towns like Malines and Ypres but also introduce us to their iconic structures and the unique sounds of their bells, which poignantly resonate with the reader as symbols of a past now marred by war. The narrative sets a tone of nostalgia and loss, as the author laments the destruction of this exquisite heritage. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Edwards, George Wharton, 1859-1950

EBook No.: 28288

Published: Mar 9, 2009

Downloads: 166

Language: English

Subject: Church buildings -- Flanders

Subject: Chimes

Subject: Change ringing

Subject: Flanders -- Description and travel

LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Netherlands, Belgium, Luxemburg

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:28288:2 2009-03-09T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Edwards, George Wharton en urn:lccn:16026993 1
2024-11-09T23:35:13Z Vanished towers and chimes of Flanders

This edition has images.

LoC No.: 16026993

Title: Vanished towers and chimes of Flanders

Note: Illustrated by the author.

Note: Reading ease score: 61.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Contents: Malines, and some of the vanished towers -- Some carillons of Flanders -- Dixmude -- Ypres -- Commines -- Bergues -- Nieuport -- Alost -- Courtrai -- Termonde (Dendermonde) -- Louvain -- Douai -- Oudenaarde -- Furnes -- The artists of Malines -- A word about the Belgians.

Credits: Produced by Greg Bergquist and The Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net

Summary: "Vanished Towers and Chimes of Flanders" by George Wharton Edwards is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The focus of the text is on the once-vibrant region of Flanders, particularly its architectural marvels, the social landscape of its towns, and the melodious chimes from the bells that marked the lives of its people. The author reflects on the cultural significance of these towers and bells, especially in the light of the destruction they faced during the war. At the start of the work, Edwards provides a foreword that illustrates the plight of the Flemish people, their little-known heritage, and the beauty of their towns, especially the architectural grandeur of the belfries and cathedrals. He recounts his observations on the nature of the Flemish culture, characterized by their artistic achievements and deep-seated Catholic faith. The opening chapters not only highlight the historical richness of towns like Malines and Ypres but also introduce us to their iconic structures and the unique sounds of their bells, which poignantly resonate with the reader as symbols of a past now marred by war. The narrative sets a tone of nostalgia and loss, as the author laments the destruction of this exquisite heritage. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Edwards, George Wharton, 1859-1950

EBook No.: 28288

Published: Mar 9, 2009

Downloads: 166

Language: English

Subject: Church buildings -- Flanders

Subject: Chimes

Subject: Change ringing

Subject: Flanders -- Description and travel

LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Netherlands, Belgium, Luxemburg

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:28288:3 2009-03-09T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Edwards, George Wharton en urn:lccn:16026993 1