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Bell'S Cathedrals; The Cathedral Church Of Salisbury; A Description Of Its Fabric And A Brief History Of The See Of Sarum

Bell'S Cathedrals; The Cathedral Church Of Salisbury; A Description Of Its Fabric And A Brief History Of The See Of Sarum

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ISBN10: 9354756999
ISBN13: 9789354756993
Publisher: Alpha Edition
Published: Jul 5 2021
Pages: 114
Weight: 0.39
Height: 0.27 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
A timeless doorway to Salisbury's sacred fabric, opened anew for today's readers. Gleeson White's Bell's Cathedrals presents the Cathedral Church of Salisbury with a scholar's clarity and a lover's reverence. This description of its fabric and a brief history of the see of Sarum guides the eye through stone and perspective, offering an architectural history that reads like a vivid, indoor walk. More than a catalog, it is a window into how medieval cathedral design, stonecraft, and liturgical purpose intertwine, revealing a living heritage in the heart of Wiltshire, England. Historically significant and richly grounded, the work stands as a bridge between classic English cathedral architecture and contemporary discovery. It is prized by casual readers drawn to the drama of Gothic England studies and by heritage professionals seeking a compact, reliable cathedral guidebook. For architectural researchers, it serves as a concise reference on the cathedral's layout, craftsmanship, and enduring symbolism; for collectors of English literature and antiquarian reprints, it offers a rare, restored edition that feels both scholarly and intimate. Out of print for decades, it has been revived by Alpha Editions not merely as a reprint, but as a collector's item and cultural treasure. This carefully restored edition invites both the serious reader and the thoughtful admirer to experience Salisbury anew, through a lens that honours tradition while sustaining curiosity for future generations.

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