A Handbook For Hampton Court: With Numerous Embellishments (1843)

By Felix Summerly

Book Overview

""A Handbook for Hampton Court: With Numerous Embellishments"" is a guidebook written by Felix Summerly and published in 1843. The book provides a detailed description of Hampton Court Palace, a royal palace located in the London borough of Richmond upon Thames. The palace was originally built for Cardinal Thomas Wolsey in the early 16th century and later became the residence of King Henry VIII. The book includes numerous illustrations and embellishments, providing readers with a visual representation of the palace and its surroundings. It covers the history of the palace, its architecture, and its various rooms and gardens. The guidebook also includes information on the art and artifacts housed within the palace, such as the famous tapestries and paintings.Overall, ""A Handbook for Hampton Court"" is a comprehensive guide to one of the most iconic and historic buildings in England. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and architecture of the palace, as well as for visitors looking to explore its many attractions.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: 1165256851
• ISBN13: 9781165256853
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 82 Pages
• Weight: 0.27 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"