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Title:
The Stranger's Handbook to Chester and Its Environs
Containing a short sketch of its history and antiquities, a descriptive walk round the walls, and a visit to the cathedral, castle, and Eaton Hall.
Alternate Title: Catherall's Chester hand book: an illustrated guide to its antiquities
Note: Reading ease score: 66.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits:
David
Price, email ccx074@pglaf.org from the [1856] Thomas Catherall edition
Summary: "The Stranger's Handbook to Chester and Its Environs" by Thomas Hughes is a guidebook that appears to have been written in the mid-19th century. This work serves as both a historical account and a travel guide, detailing the rich history, architecture, and key sites of Chester, a city known for its ancient walls and Roman heritage. The book aims to prepare the visitor for an immersive exploration of Chester and its notable landmarks. At the start of the guide, Hughes captures the unique charm and historical significance of Chester. He emphasizes the city's evolution from a settlement of the Ancient Britons to a Roman colony and its enduring legacy through subsequent invasions and royal events. The opening chapters outline Chester's alluring historical narrative, weaving in anecdotes of key figures and events that shaped the city's identity. Hughes efficiently sets the stage for a detailed exploration, inviting readers to immerse themselves in Chester's antiquities, with hints at various attractions such as the Cathedral and the historic city walls, setting the tone for an engaging journey through time and place. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Hughes, Thomas, 1827-1890
Illustrator: Measom, George S., 1818-1901
EBook No.: 62611
Published: Jul 11, 2020
Downloads: 153
Language: English
Subject: Chester (England) -- Guidebooks
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title:
The Stranger's Handbook to Chester and Its Environs
Containing a short sketch of its history and antiquities, a descriptive walk round the walls, and a visit to the cathedral, castle, and Eaton Hall.
Alternate Title: Catherall's Chester hand book: an illustrated guide to its antiquities
Note: Reading ease score: 66.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits:
David
Price, email ccx074@pglaf.org from the [1856] Thomas Catherall edition
Summary: "The Stranger's Handbook to Chester and Its Environs" by Thomas Hughes is a guidebook that appears to have been written in the mid-19th century. This work serves as both a historical account and a travel guide, detailing the rich history, architecture, and key sites of Chester, a city known for its ancient walls and Roman heritage. The book aims to prepare the visitor for an immersive exploration of Chester and its notable landmarks. At the start of the guide, Hughes captures the unique charm and historical significance of Chester. He emphasizes the city's evolution from a settlement of the Ancient Britons to a Roman colony and its enduring legacy through subsequent invasions and royal events. The opening chapters outline Chester's alluring historical narrative, weaving in anecdotes of key figures and events that shaped the city's identity. Hughes efficiently sets the stage for a detailed exploration, inviting readers to immerse themselves in Chester's antiquities, with hints at various attractions such as the Cathedral and the historic city walls, setting the tone for an engaging journey through time and place. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Hughes, Thomas, 1827-1890
Illustrator: Measom, George S., 1818-1901
EBook No.: 62611
Published: Jul 11, 2020
Downloads: 153
Language: English
Subject: Chester (England) -- Guidebooks
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.