02052cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000270011324500220014026400510016230000470021333600260026033700260028633800360031250000310034850800330037952011660041253400450157865300220162370000330164585600430167899900170172121672UtSlPG20260610133511.0mcr n260607r2007||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aDA1 aSmith, A. Murray, Mrs.10aWestminster Abbey 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2007  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2007-06-04  aE-text prepared by Al Haines  a"Westminster Abbey" by Mrs. A. Murray Smith is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The work delves into the rich history of Westminster Abbey, exploring its architectural evolution, significant figures buried within its walls, and the connections between the English monarchy and the church. The narrative invites readers into a detailed walkthrough of the Abbey, filled with descriptions of notable tombs, monuments, and the transformation of the space through the ages.  At the start of the book, the author sets the stage with an introduction that highlights the Abbey's founding by Edward the Confessor and its importance as a royal sepulcher and continuous site of worship. The opening portion discusses the temple's historical context, mentioning the significant restorations it underwent and its evolving role in English national identity. As the text unfolds, it mentions specific architectural details and historical anecdotes related to the various royal and notable burials, setting a comprehensive groundwork for the detailed explorations that will follow in the subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aWestminster Abbey1 aFulleylove, John,d1847-190840uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/21672  c62818d62818