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LoC No.: 15021599

Title: Old English Mansions

Note: Reading ease score: 58.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Chuck Greif (This file was produced from images
available at The Internet Archive)

Summary: "Old English Mansions" by Alfred Yockney is an illustrated historical account written during the early 20th century. The book explores the architectural and cultural significance of various historic English mansions, showcasing the beauty and craftsmanship of these structures from an earlier time. Through an examination of both the grandeur and the decline of these homes, the book reflects on their history and the stories behind them. In the text, Yockney discusses numerous famous old houses throughout England, detailing their architectural styles, historical contexts, and owners. Each mansion is depicted through illustrations that capture their intricate designs, interiors, and exteriors, allowing the reader to visualize life in those grand residences. The book also emphasizes the importance of preserving these historical sites and offers insights into the architectural evolution that took place during the Tudor and Jacobean periods. It intertwines the narratives of both the buildings and the lives that once flourished within their walls, making it an evocative tribute to England's architectural heritage. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Yockney, Alfred

Editor: Holme, Charles, 1848-1923

Illustrator: Harding, James Duffield, 1798-1863

Illustrator: Nash, Joseph, 1809-1878

Illustrator: Richardson, C. J. (Charles James), 1806-1871

Illustrator: Shaw, Henry, 1800-1873

EBook No.: 58218

Published: Nov 1, 2018

Downloads: 91

Language: English

Subject: Architecture, Domestic -- England

LoCC: Fine Arts: Architecture

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:58218:2 2018-11-01T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Shaw, Henry Richardson, C. J. (Charles James) Nash, Joseph Harding, James Duffield Holme, Charles Yockney, Alfred en urn:lccn:15021599 1
2024-11-08T18:07:30Z Old English Mansions

This edition has images.

LoC No.: 15021599

Title: Old English Mansions

Note: Reading ease score: 58.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Chuck Greif (This file was produced from images
available at The Internet Archive)

Summary: "Old English Mansions" by Alfred Yockney is an illustrated historical account written during the early 20th century. The book explores the architectural and cultural significance of various historic English mansions, showcasing the beauty and craftsmanship of these structures from an earlier time. Through an examination of both the grandeur and the decline of these homes, the book reflects on their history and the stories behind them. In the text, Yockney discusses numerous famous old houses throughout England, detailing their architectural styles, historical contexts, and owners. Each mansion is depicted through illustrations that capture their intricate designs, interiors, and exteriors, allowing the reader to visualize life in those grand residences. The book also emphasizes the importance of preserving these historical sites and offers insights into the architectural evolution that took place during the Tudor and Jacobean periods. It intertwines the narratives of both the buildings and the lives that once flourished within their walls, making it an evocative tribute to England's architectural heritage. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Yockney, Alfred

Editor: Holme, Charles, 1848-1923

Illustrator: Harding, James Duffield, 1798-1863

Illustrator: Nash, Joseph, 1809-1878

Illustrator: Richardson, C. J. (Charles James), 1806-1871

Illustrator: Shaw, Henry, 1800-1873

EBook No.: 58218

Published: Nov 1, 2018

Downloads: 91

Language: English

Subject: Architecture, Domestic -- England

LoCC: Fine Arts: Architecture

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:58218:3 2018-11-01T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Shaw, Henry Richardson, C. J. (Charles James) Nash, Joseph Harding, James Duffield Holme, Charles Yockney, Alfred en urn:lccn:15021599 1