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100 1 _aBoyle, Mary Louisa,
_d1810-1890
245 1 0 _aBiographical catalogue of the portraits at Longleat in the county of Wilts, the seat of the Marquis of Bath
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2021
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2021-02-28
508 _aFay Dunn, Barry Abrahamsen, 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"Biographical Catalogue of the Portraits at Longleat in the County of Wilts" by Mary Louisa Boyle is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work serves as a detailed record of the portraits housed at Longleat, which is the seat of the Marquis of Bath, providing insights into the lives of individuals connected to this notable estate. The catalogue not only lists the portraits and their subjects but also intertwines personal accounts and historical context, contributing to a richer understanding of its lineage. The opening of the book features a dedication to the owners of Longleat and an apology from the author for any shortcomings in the work, which she attributes to various challenges she faced during her research. Boyle emphasizes the family nature of the record, focusing primarily on individuals associated with Longleat rather than just famous historical figures. She elucidates key figures, including Thomas Ken, a famous Bishop, whose life and contributions are explored in detail, alongside others such as Anthony Ashley Cooper and the Duke of Somerset. This introductory section sets the stage for a comprehensive exploration of the portraits, linking biography with art history in a way that highlights Longleat's significance. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aPrivate collections -- Great Britain -- Catalogs
653 _aGreat Britain -- Biography -- Portraits -- Catalogs
653 _aBath, John Alexander Thynne, Marquis of, 1831-1896 -- Art collections -- Catalogs
653 _aLongleat House (Warminster, England)
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/64653
999 _c105476
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