Project Gutenberg 2014-07-13 Public domain in the USA. 107 Walters, H. B. (Henry Beauchamp) 1867 1944 Walters, Henry Beauchamp Church Bells Produced by Chris Curnow, Peter Becker and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Church Bells" by H. B. Walters is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work delves into the intricate history and significance of church bells, particularly within the Christian Church, exploring their evolution, craftsmanship, and cultural relevance. It serves as an informative resource on the artistry and traditions associated with bells, detailing various customs and practices throughout the ages. The opening of "Church Bells" sets the stage by outlining the early history and methods of casting bells, highlighting their origins as musical instruments in various cultures, with a particular focus on their introduction into the Christian Church. The author notes the historical mentions of bells dating back to around the 7th century in England and discusses important figures, such as Saint Paulinus, associated with their early use. This section emphasizes the craftsmanship involved in bell-making, from the materials used to the ceremonial significance of their dedication—creating a rich tapestry of history that underscores the bells' vital role in communal worship and cultural identity. (This is an automatically generated summary.) file:///public/vhost/g/gutenberg/html/files/46273/46273-h/images/cover.jpg en Bells M Text Browsing: Music 218229 218159 2024-09-19T10:33:29.304709 2023-09-20T06:48:22.263739 text/html text/html 206516 2021-01-25T07:43:35 text/html; charset=utf-8 3680512 2021-01-25T07:43:35 text/html; charset=utf-8 application/zip 4068117 2024-09-19T10:33:36.250679 application/epub+zip 4069891 2024-09-19T10:33:30.980694 application/epub+zip 136256 2024-09-19T10:33:29.930702 application/epub+zip 4233488 2024-09-19T10:33:39.955655 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 4206338 2024-09-19T10:33:35.176682 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 196689 2022-09-21T05:10:57.023057 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 149083 2024-09-19T10:33:28.408729 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 149897 2014-07-13T13:58:54 text/plain; charset=utf-8 56651 2014-07-13T14:01:38 text/plain; charset=utf-8 application/zip 148890 2014-07-13T13:59:52 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 56457 2014-07-13T14:01:38 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 application/zip 148902 2014-07-13T14:01:26 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 56444 2014-07-13T14:01:38 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 20876 2024-09-19T10:33:40.188642 application/rdf+xml 17557 2024-09-19T10:33:30.058721 image/jpeg 2466 2024-09-19T10:33:29.992702 image/jpeg 3679021 2024-09-19T10:33:29.433732 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog