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100 1 _aDanks, William,
_d1845-1916
245 1 0 _aCanterbury
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2011
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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490 1 _aBeautiful England
500 _aRelease date is 2011-02-15
508 _aProduced by Sankar Viswanathan, Juliet Sutherland, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"Canterbury" by William Danks is a travel essay written in the early 20th century that explores the historic city of Canterbury, England. The book combines elements of a guidebook and a historical account, offering a vivid description of the city, its notable architecture, especially the famous Cathedral, and its significance in English Christian history. Danks provides insights into Canterbury's rich past, engagingly addressing its legacy as a pilgrimage destination, especially in connection with Thomas Becket. In this essay, the author takes readers on a descriptive journey through Canterbury, highlighting its major attractions, ancient structures, and pilgrim routes. Danks paints a picture of the city's historical importance and cultural heritage, recalling centuries of English history, from Roman times through the medieval period and into the Reformation. Significant landmarks such as the Cathedral, St. Martin's Church, and the remains of St. Augustine's Abbey are discussed in detail. The book captures the spirit of Canterbury's pilgrimage tradition and its influence on English Christianity, making it a delightful read for history enthusiasts and future travellers alike. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aCanterbury (England) -- Description and travel
700 1 _aHaslehust, E. W.,
_d1866-1949
830 0 _aBeautiful England
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/35276
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