Croyland Abbey: A Historical Sketch (1867)

By George Gresley Perry

Book Overview

Croyland Abbey: A Historical Sketch is a book written by George Gresley Perry in 1867. The book provides a detailed historical account of the Croyland Abbey, which was a Benedictine monastery established in the 8th century in Lincolnshire, England. The book covers the history of the abbey from its establishment to its dissolution in the 16th century. It also provides information on the architecture, art, and daily life of the monks who lived in the abbey. The book is written in a scholarly style and includes references to primary sources such as historical documents and manuscripts. It is a valuable resource for historians, researchers, and anyone interested in the history of monasticism in England.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: 1120184576
• ISBN13: 9781120184573
• Release Date: September 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 158 Pages
• Weight: 0.48 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"