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Title: Cliff Castles and Cave Dwellings of Europe
Note: Reading ease score: 65.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits: Produced by Distributed Proofreaders
Summary: "Cliff Castles and Cave Dwellings of Europe" by S. Baring-Gould is a historical account written during the late 19th century. This work explores the fascinating architectural forms of cliff castles and subterranean dwellings throughout Europe, tracing their uses and significance from prehistoric times to the present. The text highlights various locations and cultures that utilized rock formations for habitation, showcasing a unique blend of history, anthropology, and architecture. The opening of the book sets the stage by discussing the geographical aspects of cliffs and caves, emphasizing their importance as ancient shelters for early humans. It reflects on significant sites, such as the chalk cliffs forming natural abodes, and describes the ingenious methods by which prehistoric people fashioned their living spaces, often using natural rock formations. Baring-Gould introduces cave dwellings not merely as relics of the past but as structures that continue to exist in modern times, with examples of existing communities living in such homes, reinforcing the resilience and adaptability of humans in relation to their environment. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Baring-Gould, S. (Sabine), 1834-1924
EBook No.: 8898
Published: Sep 1, 2005
Downloads: 245
Language: English
Subject: Cliff-dwellings -- Europe
Subject: Cave dwellings -- Europe
Subject: Troglodytes
LoCC: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Manners and customs
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Cliff Castles and Cave Dwellings of Europe
Note: Reading ease score: 65.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits: Produced by Distributed Proofreaders
Summary: "Cliff Castles and Cave Dwellings of Europe" by S. Baring-Gould is a historical account written during the late 19th century. This work explores the fascinating architectural forms of cliff castles and subterranean dwellings throughout Europe, tracing their uses and significance from prehistoric times to the present. The text highlights various locations and cultures that utilized rock formations for habitation, showcasing a unique blend of history, anthropology, and architecture. The opening of the book sets the stage by discussing the geographical aspects of cliffs and caves, emphasizing their importance as ancient shelters for early humans. It reflects on significant sites, such as the chalk cliffs forming natural abodes, and describes the ingenious methods by which prehistoric people fashioned their living spaces, often using natural rock formations. Baring-Gould introduces cave dwellings not merely as relics of the past but as structures that continue to exist in modern times, with examples of existing communities living in such homes, reinforcing the resilience and adaptability of humans in relation to their environment. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Baring-Gould, S. (Sabine), 1834-1924
EBook No.: 8898
Published: Sep 1, 2005
Downloads: 245
Language: English
Subject: Cliff-dwellings -- Europe
Subject: Cave dwellings -- Europe
Subject: Troglodytes
LoCC: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Manners and customs
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.