A New Display of the Beauties of England or A Description of the Most Elegant or Magnificent Public Edifices, Royal Palaces, Noblemen's and Gentlemen' (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781417917143)

A New Display of the Beauties of England is a book that offers a comprehensive description of the most elegant and magnificent public edifices, royal palaces, noblemen's and gentlemen's seats in England. The book is divided into two volumes, with the second volume focusing on the descriptions of these magnificent places. The author of the book is anonymous.The book is a great resource for anyone interested in the architecture and history of England. It provides detailed descriptions of the most famous public buildings, such as Westminster Abbey, St. Paul's Cathedral, and the British Museum. The book also includes descriptions of the grandest royal palaces, including Buckingham Palace and Windsor Castle.In addition to public buildings and royal palaces, the book also includes descriptions of the most elegant and magnificent seats of the nobility and gentry. These include grand country houses and estates belonging to the wealthiest families in England.Overall, A New Display of the Beauties of England is a fascinating read for anyone interested in the history and architecture of England. The book provides a detailed and comprehensive overview of the most magnificent and elegant buildings and estates in the country.1776. Two volumes in one. And other curiosities, natural or artificial, in the different parts of the Kingdom. Adorned with a variety of copperplate cuts, neatly engraved. The first volume is mainly concerned with the most elegant and magnificent edifices, palaces and seats to be found within a 20-mile radius of London. In the second volume, which covers the more remote parts of the Kingdom, the places described have been exactly classed under their respective Counties. Other volumes in this set are ISBN(s): 1417912421.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Anonymous
ISBN-10: 1417917148
ISBN-13: 9781417917143
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 04/30/2004
Pages: 576
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.84lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.28d