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100	1		_aBaring-Gould, S. _q(Sabine), _d1834-1924
245	1	0	_aCliff Castles and Cave Dwellings of Europe
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2005
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2005-09-01
508			_aProduced by Distributed Proofreaders
520			_a"Cliff Castles and Cave Dwellings of Europe" by S. Baring-Gould is a historical account written during the late 19th century. This work explores the fascinating architectural forms of cliff castles and subterranean dwellings throughout Europe, tracing their uses and significance from prehistoric times to the present. The text highlights various locations and cultures that utilized rock formations for habitation, showcasing a unique blend of history, anthropology, and architecture. The opening of the book sets the stage by discussing the geographical aspects of cliffs and caves, emphasizing their importance as ancient shelters for early humans. It reflects on significant sites, such as the chalk cliffs forming natural abodes, and describes the ingenious methods by which prehistoric people fashioned their living spaces, often using natural rock formations. Baring-Gould introduces cave dwellings not merely as relics of the past but as structures that continue to exist in modern times, with examples of existing communities living in such homes, reinforcing the resilience and adaptability of humans in relation to their environment. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aCliff-dwellings -- Europe
653			_aCave dwellings -- Europe
653			_aTroglodytes
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/8898
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