02600cam a22003493u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000270011324501360014026400510027630000470032733600260037433700260040033800360042650000310046250800320049352014520052553400450197765300720202265300310209465300350212565300160216065300140217685600430219099900170223313918UtSlPG20260610133329.0mcr n260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aDA1 aFea, Allan,d1860-195610aSecret Chambers and Hiding Places :bHistoric, Romantic, & Legendary Stories & Traditions About Hiding-Holes, Secret Chambers, Etc. 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2004  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2004-11-01  aProduced by Robert J. Hall.  a"Secret Chambers and Hiding Places" by Allan Fea is a historical account likely written in the late 19th century. This work delves into the intriguing topic of concealed rooms and secret hiding places found in historic British estates, particularly during the turbulent times of religious persecution and the English Civil War. Fea explores the ingenuity of these hides, designed to protect Roman Catholic priests and other fugitives from the excesses of the law, highlighting the deep connection between architecture, history, and the personal stories of those who relied on these clever constructions.  The opening of the book sets the stage for a captivating exploration of the history surrounding secret chambers, emphasizing the romance and mystery inherent in these hidden spaces. The introduction outlines the author's intent to reveal the stories behind these architectural wonders while discussing notable figures such as Priest Nicholas Owen, who pioneered many of the designs. The first chapter introduces "Little John," detailing how he meticulously crafted "priest's holes" during the repressive Elizabethan era, surviving cruel searches by priest-hunters. Through vivid descriptions and historical anecdotes, Fea transports the reader into a world where danger lurked, ingenuity flourished, and faith often depended on the existence of hidden spaces within the stately homes of the time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aGreat Britain -- Social life and customs -- 17th century -- Sources  aCatholic Church -- England  aHiding places -- Great Britain  aPersecution  aJacobites40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/13918  c55306d55306