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100 1 _aTroutbeck, G. E.
_q(Georgina E.)
245 1 4 _aThe Children's Story of Westminster Abbey
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2020
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2020-11-04
508 _aRichard Tonsing and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"The Children's Story of Westminster Abbey" by G. E. Troutbeck is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work aims to engage British children by exploring the rich history of Westminster Abbey, highlighting significant events and figures associated with the site, from its legendary founding to modern times. The book serves as an educational tool, instilling a sense of pride and knowledge about the Abbey's role in the history of England. The opening of the book sets the stage for a captivating journey through time, beginning with a preface that clarifies the book's objective: to guide young readers in understanding how Westminster Abbey encapsulates the broad outlines of British history. Troutbeck references various epochs and notable achievements, including the Abbey's connection to the British monarchy, its origins on Thorney Isle, and the stories of significant figures like King Edward the Confessor. Through a series of chapters that delve into the building's history and the prominent individuals interred within, the author emphasizes the Abbey's role as a symbol of national character and heritage, inviting children to appreciate the stories etched in its walls as a reflection of their country’s past. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aWestminster Abbey
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/63628
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