Abbeys, Castles, And Ancient Halls Of England And Wales: Their Legendary Lore And Popular History

Abbeys, Castles, and Ancient Halls of England and Wales: Their Legendary Lore and Popular History is a comprehensive guidebook written by John Timbs that explores the rich history and folklore of some of the most iconic landmarks in England and Wales. The book is divided into chapters that cover different regions and landmarks, including abbeys, castles, and ancient halls. Each chapter provides a detailed history of the landmark, along with fascinating stories and legends that have been passed down through the generations. Timbs also includes interesting facts and anecdotes about the people who lived and worked in these buildings, as well as the events that occurred within their walls. The book is illustrated with beautiful engravings and drawings, and includes maps to help readers locate each landmark. It is a must-read for anyone interested in English and Welsh history, architecture, and folklore.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.