Buckfast Abbey (1884)

By Adam Hamilton

Book Overview

Buckfast Abbey (1884) is a book written by Adam Hamilton that provides a detailed historical account of the famous Buckfast Abbey located in Devon, England. The book covers the founding of the abbey in the 11th century and its subsequent dissolution during the reign of Henry VIII. It also explores the abbey's restoration in the 19th century and its role in the modern-day Catholic Church. The author delves into the architecture, art, and cultural significance of the abbey, as well as the lives of the monks who lived and worked there. The book includes numerous illustrations and photographs, as well as a bibliography and index for further research. Overall, Buckfast Abbey (1884) is an informative and engaging read for anyone interested in the history of this iconic religious institution.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: 1104077361
• ISBN13: 9781104077365
• Release Date: February 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 64 Pages
• Weight: 0.22 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"