The Cathedral Towns and Intervening Places of England, Ireland and Scotland
A Description of Cities, Cathedrals, Lakes, Mountains, Ruins, and Watering-placesBy Lee L. Powers, Thomas W. Silloway
Length14h 14m
About this audiobook
This anthology, 'The Cathedral Towns and Intervening Places of England, Ireland and Scotland,' presents a rich tapestry of narratives and descriptions that capture the vibrant spirit and historical legacy found within the hallowed spaces of these European landscapes. With a focus on the architectural marvels, cultural implications, and storied pasts of notable cathedral towns, the collection spans a range of literary styles'Äîhistorical exposition, travelogue elegance, and evocations of atmosphere'Äîthat engage readers with both the grand and the intimate. Featuring standout pieces that reflect on the diverse heritage and influence of these regions, it invites readers into a journey through both time and place. Authored by Lee L. Powers and Thomas W. Silloway, each with an expansive understanding of Britain's ecclesiastical and secular histories, the anthology brings together voices that bridge the intersection between architecture, history, and folklore. Powers and Silloway invite contributors whose works underscore the profound impact of Gothic revivalism and Celtic traditions, providing insights into each locale's significance within broader historical contexts. Together, they weave a cultural mosaic that aligns with the historical movements of their time while celebrating each town's distinctive character. 'Cathedral Towns' is a must-read for anyone eager to glimpse the past while walking through the landscapes of today. Within its pages lies an educational sojourn that enlightens the reader on the interconnected stories of England, Ireland, and Scotland. This collection is especially invaluable for those interested in the convergence of religious history and cultural evolution, offering a pluralistic perspective that enlarges the reader'Äôs understanding. It fosters a unique dialogue between the diverse stories, providing generously woven insights and educational merit under one literary roof.
Audiobook details
GenreOther, Literary Classics
Length14 hrs 14 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 18, 2019
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1INTRODUCTORY.
26READING.
2CHAPTER I.: CORK.
27CHAPTER VIII.
3CHAPTER II.
28CHAPTER IX.
4CHAPTER III.
29CHAPTER X.
5LIMERICK.
30STRATFORD-ON-AVON.
Mostrar todos os capítulosVer menos
6DUBLIN.
31LEAMINGTON,
7CHAPTER IV.
32KENILWORTH.
8CARRICK-ON-SUIR,
33COVENTRY.
9KILKENNY.
34BIRMINGHAM,
10CHAPTER V.
35LICHFIELD.
11CHESTER.
36CHAPTER XI.
12SHREWSBURY,
37STAFFORDSHIRE.
13WORCESTER.
38MANCHESTER,
14HEREFORD.
39LEEDS
15CHAPTER VI.
40CARLISLE.
16BRISTOL.
41CHAPTER XII.
17BATH,
42GLASGOW.
18SALISBURY,
43CALLENDER,
19OLD SARUM.
44STIRLING.
20AMESBURY.
45CHAPTER XIII.: EDINBURGH.
21STONEHENGE.
46CHAPTER XIV.
22WILTON.
47CHAPTER XV.: DURHAM,
23CHAPTER VII.
48CHAPTER XVI.
24READING,
49YORK.
25NEWBURY.
50SHEFFIELD,
The Holy Bible - 1 SamuelKing James2h 13m4.8 (1.6K)$3 · $0.00
The American Standard Bible — The Gospel of MatthewMatthew3h 56m4.7 (3K)$2 · $0.00
Bad Fat Black GirlSesali Bowen6h 32m4.7 (2.8K)$24 · $0.00
The King James Audio Bible New Testament CompleteChristopher Glyn20h 2m4.7 (2.6K)$10 · $0.00
Faiths CheckbookCharles Spurgeon12h 44m4.7 (3.2K)$11 · $0.00
Ten Things I Wish You Knew About Your Child's Mental HealthDr. Billy Garvey4h 53m4.7 (2.4K)$20 · $0.00
Designing Terry Pratchett’s DiscworldPaul Kidby3h 52m4.7 (343)$20 · $0.00
The Chosen Book OneAmanda Jenkins, Kristen Hendricks, Dallas Jenkins3h 8m4.6 (4.9K)$10 · $0.00
The Lives of BrianBrian Johnson9h 45m4.6 (3.5K)$29 · $0.00
Expository Thoughts on the Gospel of LukeJ.C. Ryle27h 13m4.7 (536)$18 · $0.00
CrossroadsKaleb Dahlgren7h 56m4.6 (4.9K)$26 · $0.00
Across the RiverKent Babb11h 40m4.6 (927)$29 · $0.00
Brain Training for RidersAndrea Monsarrat Waldo5h 56m4.7 (550)$19 · $0.00
My Effin' LifeGeddy Lee17h 11m4.6 (13.1K)$40 · $0.00
Kings and PawnsHoward Bryant10h 9m4.6 (678)$29 · $0.00
The Elementia Chronicles #2: The New OrderSean Fay Wolfe11h 17m4.6 (841)$29 · $0.00
The ActsLuke2h 55m4.6 (19.7K)$12 · $0.00
New Testament - Easy NavigationWorld English Bible19h 35m4.6 (1.3K)$1.30 · $0.00
Woodcraft and Camping (Annotated)George Washington Sears3h 30m4.6 (1.2K)$1.99 · $0.00
The Hate U GiveAngie Thomas11h 50m4.5 (1.1M)$8 · $0.00
Demon CopperheadBarbara Kingsolver21h 3m4.5 (949.4K)$46 · $0.00
To Kill a MockingbirdHarper Lee12h 18m4.5 (7.4M)$29 · $0.00
These Precious DaysAnn Patchett11h 14m4.5 (45.2K)$29 · $0.00
Pride & Prejudice (Annotated)Jane Austen15h 10m4.7 (13.3K)$2 · $0.00
The Jeeves and Wooster Stories: The Complete Collection (33 Books)P. G. Wodehouse21h 57m4.7 (2.8K)$15 · $0.00
The Gulag Archipelago Volume 3Aleksandr I. Solzhenitsyn21h 56m4.7 (8.9K)$46 · $0.00
This Side of Paradise - The Original 1920 Edition (Annotated)F. Scott Fitzgerald11h 30m4.6 (1.6K)$2 · $0.00
The Great Gatsby: Original 1925 Edition (An F. Scott Fitzgerald Classic NovelFrancis Scott Fitzgerald4h 45m4.6 (9.3K)$15 · $0.00
TWELFTH NIGHTWilliam Shakespeare, Sidney Lee16h 38m4.6 (2.8K)$1.99 · $0.00
The Complete Histories / History Plays of William Shakespeare (Annotated)William Shakespeare29h 42m4.6 (2.3K)$1.99 · $0.00
Braving the TruthRachel Held Evans11h 31m4.7 (359)$29 · $0.00
The Old Man and the Sea (Annotated)Ernest Hemingway4h 27m4.6 (1.4K)$2 · $0.00
Henry V (The Play, Historical Background and Analysis of the Character in the Play)William Shakespeare, William Hazlitt8h 50m4.6 (1.3K)$1.99 · $0.00
H. P. LOVECRAFT Ultimate Collection: Novellas, Short Stories, Poetry & Essays (Annotated)H. P. Lovecraft12h 28m4.6 (2.3K)$2 · $0.00
Time RegainedMarcel Proust16h 8m4.5 (10.6K)$1.99 · $0.00
The Mis-Education of the NegroCarter Goodwin Woodson4h 32m4.5 (28.4K)$10 · $0.00
TORAH - Bilingual Edition: English/Hebrew (Annotated)Max Margolis, JPS28h 26m4.6 (1K)$2 · $0.00
Betty Crocker picture cooky bookBetty Crocker, Inc. General Mills2h 13m4.5 (6.5K)$1 · $0.00
The Complete Tales of Beatrix PotterBeatrix Potter3h 36m4.5 (75K)$3 · $0.00
Anne of Green GablesL. M. Montgomery11h 1m4.5 (1.2M)$2.30 · $0.00
You may also like
An Iceland FishermanPierre Loti6h 15m4.0 (2.2K)$1.20 · $0.00
Cape CodHenry David Thoreau8h 9m3.9 (3.8K)$1.20 · $0.00
The Mirror of the SeaJoseph Conrad6h 4m4.0 (3.5K)$12 · $0.00
In the South SeasRobert Louis Stevenson10h 43m3.8 (1.1K)$1.20 · $0.00
Cape Cod (Annotated)Henry David Thoreau7h 5m4.3 (336)$1.99 · $0.00
Romantic Ireland (Vol.I&II)Blanche McManus, M. F. Mansfield8h 38m$1.99 · $0.00
The Banks of Wye: A PoemRobert Bloomfield1h 27m$2 · $0.00
A Little Tour in IrelandS. Reynolds Hole4h 7m$2 · $0.00
GUIDA TURISTICA DI TRABZON 2026/2027Dr. Stephen Jonathan2h 27m$6.50 · $0.00
Historical and Descriptive Narrative of Twenty Years' Residence in South America (Vol. 1- 3) (Annotated)William Bennet Stevenson31h 47m$1.99 · $0.00
Mexico, picturesque, political, progressiveMary Elizabeth Blake, Margaret Frances Sullivan4h 51m$2 · $0.00
"Gamle Norge": Rambles and Scrambles in NorwayR. T. Pritchett6h 6m$1 · $0.00
Home GroundAndrew Stachulski7h 48m4.6 (10)$3 · $0.00
Earthwork out of Tuscany: Being Impressions and Translations of Maurice HewlettMaurice Hewlett4h 38m3.6 (27)$2 · $0.00
East by WestSir Henry William Lucy16h 35m$13 · $0.00
The Dover Road: Annals of an Ancient TurnpikeCharles G. Harper7h 10m3.3 (34)$2 · $0.00
The Sailor's Word-Book (Annotated)W. H. Smyth33h 41m4.5 (11)$2 · $0.00
Evolution in Art: As Illustrated by the Life-histories of DesignsAlfred C. Haddon9h 41m$2 · $0.00
Canzoni & RipostesEzra Pound, T. E. Hulme29m3.7 (14)$1.99 · $0.00
A Journal from Japan: A Daily Record of Life as Seen by a ScientistMarie Carmichael Stopes9h 41m4.0 (12)$2 · $0.00