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_aEdwards, George Wharton, _d1859-1950 |
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| 245 | 1 | 0 | _aVanished Halls and Cathedrals of France |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2014 |
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_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats |
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_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier |
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| 500 | _aIllustrated by the author. | ||
| 500 | _aRelease date is 2014-06-22 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced by David Widger from page images generously provided by the Internet Archive | ||
| 520 | _a"Vanished Halls and Cathedrals of France" by George Wharton Edwards is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work reflects on the architectural heritage and beauty of France, particularly the structures that have been lost or damaged due to the ravages of war. Edwards conveys a sense of mourning for the destruction of these cultural treasures while offering detailed descriptions of the towns and cathedrals affected, painted against the backdrop of World War I. The opening of the work presents a poignant foreword that mourns the loss of many historical landmarks due to the war, establishing a somber tone. Edwards recalls the beauty of towns like Arras, their architectural splendor, and the vibrant life within them—contrasting this with their devastation by modern warfare. He introduces readers to the everyday scenes in Arras, from bustling market squares to intimate church interiors, all set against the backdrop of impending destruction. The author’s admiration for the intricate architecture and the daily lives of the townspeople adds depth to his account, creating an urgent narrative about the importance of preserving these cultural legacies before they are irrevocably lost. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aFrance -- Description and travel | ||
| 653 | _aCathedrals -- France | ||
| 653 | _aCities and towns -- France | ||
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