A Description Of Fonthill Abbey, Wiltshire (1812)

By James Sargant Storer

Book Overview

""A Description of Fonthill Abbey, Wiltshire"" is a book written by James Storer and published in 1812. The book is a detailed account of the architecture, design, and history of Fonthill Abbey, a Gothic-style mansion located in Wiltshire, England. The author provides a comprehensive description of the abbey's various rooms, including the grand hall, the chapel, the library, and the various bedrooms. He also describes the mansion's extensive collection of art, literature, and antiquities, which were amassed by its eccentric owner, William Beckford. The book includes numerous illustrations and engravings of the abbey's architecture and interior design, as well as maps and plans of the surrounding landscape. Overall, ""A Description of Fonthill Abbey, Wiltshire"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Gothic architecture and the cultural history of England in the early 19th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1437451624
• ISBN13: 9781437451627
• Release Date: January 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 44 Pages
• Weight: 0.36 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.5" x 11.0"