02092cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003701000130007804000110009104100170010205000070011910000360012624500350016226400510019730000470024833600260029533700260032133800360034750000310038350800260041452012110044053400450165165300220169685600430171899900170176155373UtSlPG20260610134257.0mcr n260607r2017||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  a02021037  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aDA1 aBrooke-Hunt, Violet,d1870-191014aThe Story of Westminster Abbey 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2017  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2017-08-16  aProduced by Al Haines  a"The Story of Westminster Abbey" by Violet Brooke-Hunt is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work delves into the rich history of Westminster Abbey, exploring its foundations, the builders, and the notable figures buried within its walls. The narrative aims to make the Abbey, a significant symbol of English heritage, more accessible and familiar to readers of all ages.  The opening of the book introduces Geoffrey, a boy who has traveled and learned extensively about the Abbey and expresses a desire to document its stories so that others can understand its historical significance. Inspired by his own journey, Geoffrey feels that Westminster Abbey serves as a living textbook of England's history, filled with monuments and memories. Violet Brooke-Hunt sets out to weave together tales from the Abbey’s past, aiming to engage readers, especially young audiences, with themes of exploration, heritage, and the interconnectedness of history and personal identity. Thus, the introduction serves both as a prologue to the Abbey’s storied legacy and as a heartfelt urging to appreciate the cultural landmarks that define England. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aWestminster Abbey40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/55373  c96204d96204