A History Of Ford Abbey, Dorsetshire: Late In The County Of Devon (1846)

By M. Allen

Book Overview

A History of Ford Abbey, Dorsetshire: Late in the County of Devon is a book written by M. Allen and originally published in 1846. The book is a comprehensive account of the history of Ford Abbey, a historic estate located in Dorsetshire, England. The estate was originally part of Devonshire but was later transferred to Dorsetshire. The book covers the history of the estate from its earliest days, including its ownership by various noble families, to its eventual conversion into a monastery. The author provides detailed descriptions of the architecture and layout of the estate, as well as its gardens and parkland. The book also includes information on the various inhabitants of the estate, including the monks who lived there during its time as a monastery. The author draws on a wide range of sources to provide a detailed and engaging account of the history of Ford Abbey, making this book an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the history of Dorsetshire or the English countryside.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: 1437456022
• ISBN13: 9781437456028
• Release Date: January 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 108 Pages
• Weight: 0.34 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"