The Gate of Remembrance (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162576008)

The Gate of Remembrance is a book written by Frederick Bligh Bond, a British archaeologist and architect. The book is a personal account of his experiences in investigating the history and architecture of Glastonbury Abbey, a medieval monastery in Somerset, England. Bond describes his use of psychic mediums to communicate with the spirits of past monks and builders of the abbey, and how these communications helped him to uncover hidden aspects of the abbey's history and architecture.The book is divided into three parts, each of which focuses on a different aspect of Bond's investigation. The first part describes his initial encounters with the spirits of the abbey and his attempts to understand their messages. The second part delves into the history of the abbey, exploring its origins and development over the centuries. The third and final part focuses on the architecture of the abbey, describing Bond's discoveries of hidden chambers and passageways, and his theories about the symbolism and meaning behind the abbey's design.Throughout the book, Bond weaves together his personal experiences with historical research and architectural analysis, creating a unique and fascinating account of his investigation into Glastonbury Abbey. The Gate of Remembrance is a must-read for anyone interested in the history and architecture of medieval monasteries, as well as those interested in the paranormal and spiritual aspects of archaeology.1918. The story of the psychological experiment which resulted in the discovery of the Edgar Chapel at Glastonbury. Partial Contents: Lost Chapel; Documentary; Automatism; Narrative of the Writings; Table of Veridical Passages; Child of Nature; Loretto Chapel; Documentary; Architectural Details Descriptive of the Italian Chapel; Index and Synopsis.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: Frederick Bligh Bond
ISBN-10: 1162576006
ISBN-13: 9781162576008
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 200
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.60lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.42d