Hodges, George 1856-1919 creator text utu 2016 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Fountains Abbey: The Story of a Mediæval Monastery" by George Hodges is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book narrates the founding, growth, and eventual decline of Fountains Abbey, a Cistercian monastery in England, exploring its religious significance, architectural history, and the daily lives of the monks. It offers insights into the monastic principles of simplicity and devotion that underpinned the Cistercian Order, as well as detailing the interactions between the monastery and the world around it. At the start of the narrative, Hodges describes the humble beginnings of Fountains Abbey, initiated under the elm tree in a secluded valley, marking the emergence of the Cistercian monks who sought a life of poverty and piety. The text introduces key figures, such as St. Stephen Harding, who inspired the formation of the Cistercian Order, and St. Bernard, who played a pivotal role in bringing it to England. The challenges faced by the early monks, including famine and the trials of establishing their new community, are highlighted, setting the stage for the Abbey's subsequent evolution into a center of piety and prosperity, accompanied by a rich history that intertwines with the political and social fabric of medieval England. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2016-07-16 Produced by deaurider, Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) Original publication data not identified Fountains Abbey (North Yorkshire, England) BX Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/52581 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/52581 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134218.0 52581