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100 1 _aEdwards, George Wharton,
_d1859-1950
245 1 0 _aVanished towers and chimes of Flanders
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2009
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aIllustrated by the author.
500 _aRelease date is 2009-03-09
505 0 _aMalines, and some of the vanished towers -- Some carillons of Flanders -- Dixmude -- Ypres -- Commines -- Bergues -- Nieuport -- Alost -- Courtrai -- Termonde (Dendermonde) -- Louvain -- Douai -- Oudenaarde -- Furnes -- The artists of Malines -- A word about the Belgians.
508 _aProduced by Greg Bergquist and The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"Vanished Towers and Chimes of Flanders" by George Wharton Edwards is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The focus of the text is on the once-vibrant region of Flanders, particularly its architectural marvels, the social landscape of its towns, and the melodious chimes from the bells that marked the lives of its people. The author reflects on the cultural significance of these towers and bells, especially in the light of the destruction they faced during the war. At the start of the work, Edwards provides a foreword that illustrates the plight of the Flemish people, their little-known heritage, and the beauty of their towns, especially the architectural grandeur of the belfries and cathedrals. He recounts his observations on the nature of the Flemish culture, characterized by their artistic achievements and deep-seated Catholic faith. The opening chapters not only highlight the historical richness of towns like Malines and Ypres but also introduce us to their iconic structures and the unique sounds of their bells, which poignantly resonate with the reader as symbols of a past now marred by war. The narrative sets a tone of nostalgia and loss, as the author laments the destruction of this exquisite heritage. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aChurch buildings -- Flanders
653 _aChimes
653 _aChange ringing
653 _aFlanders -- Description and travel
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/28288
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