Download or read book A Description of Fonthill Abbey and Demesne in the county of Wilts including a list of its paintings cabinets etc written by John RUTTER (of Shaftesbury.) and published by . This book was released on 1822 with total page 266 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Fonthill Recovered written by Caroline Dakers and published by UCL Press. This book was released on 2018-05-16 with total page 430 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fonthill, in Wiltshire, is traditionally associated with the writer and collector William Beckford who built his Gothic fantasy house called Fonthill Abbey at the end of the eighteenth century. The collapse of the Abbey’s tower in 1825 transformed the name Fonthill into a symbol for overarching ambition and folly, a sublime ruin. Fonthill is, however, much more than the story of one man’s excesses. Beckford’s Abbey is only one of several important houses to be built on the estate since the early sixteenth century, all of them eventually consumed by fire or deliberately demolished, and all of them oddly forgotten by historians. Little now remains: a tower, a stable block, a kitchen range, some dressed stone, an indentation in a field. Fonthill Recovered draws on histories of art and architecture, politics and economics to explore the rich cultural history of this famous Wiltshire estate. The first half of the book traces the occupation of Fonthill from the Bronze Age to the twenty-first century. Some of the owners surpassed Beckford in terms of their wealth, their collections, their political power and even, in one case, their sexual misdemeanours. They include Charles I’s Chancellor of the Exchequer, and the richest commoner in the nineteenth century. The second half of the book consists of essays on specific topics, filling out such crucial areas as the complex history of the designed landscape, the sources of the Beckfords’ wealth and their collections, and one essay that features the most recent appearance of the Abbey in a video game.
Download or read book A Description of Fonthill Abbey and Demesne written by John Rutter and published by . This book was released on 1822 with total page 98 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Delineations of Fonthill and Its Abbey written by John Rutter and published by Legare Street Press. This book was released on 2022-10-26 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Download or read book Delineations of Fonthill and Its Abbey written by John Rutter and published by . This book was released on 1823 with total page 254 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book A description of Fonthill abbey Wiltshire illustr by views drawn and engr by J Storer written by Fonthill abbey and published by . This book was released on 1812 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book A Description of Fonthill Abbey Wiltshire Illustr by Views Drawn and Engr by J Storer written by Fonthill Abbey and published by Legare Street Press. This book was released on 2023-07-18 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This stunning visual tour of Fonthill Abbey offers readers a unique look into the decadent world of one of England's most famous estates. With its beautiful engravings and detailed descriptions, A Description of Fonthill Abbey is a must-have for anyone interested in the history of architecture and design. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Download or read book Description of Fonthill Abbey Wiltshire written by and published by . This book was released on 1817 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book A Description of Fonthill Abbey and Demesne in the County of Wilts written by John Rutter and published by . This book was released on 1822 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Description of Fonthill Abbey and Demesne in the County of Wilts written by John Rutter and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2017-10-26 with total page 92 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Description of Fonthill Abbey and Demesne, in the County of Wilts: Including a List of Its Paintings, Cabinets, &C The curiosity qf the public has long been excited respecting the spacious buildings - and improvements, together with the various ornamental collections that have been preparing jbr many years at Fonthill; but the Tourist and Virtuoso have hitherto waited iii vain 'jbr that degree qf perfizction which the Proprietoi' fer quired, bqbre he opened his domains to general view. It being now annoynced, that'admission may be gained by T ichets, it is presumed that this compilation will prove both useful and pleasing tor those persons who visit the elegant Demesne at Fonthill; as well as form an agreeable substitute to others, whose situation or con menience will not allow that personal inspection of the curious and interesting mansion and its appendages, which the proposed admission will aflord to the Spectator? About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
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Download or read book Description of Fonthill Abbey Wiltshire written by James Storer and published by . This book was released on 1817 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book A Description of Fonthill Abbey and Demesne Third Edition written by John RUTTER (of Shaftesbury.) and published by . This book was released on 1822 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book A Description of Fonthill Abbey Wiltshire written by James 1771-1853 Storer and published by Legare Street Press. This book was released on 2023-07-18 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explore the beauty and history of Fonthill Abbey through this stunning collection of illustrations and photographs. Originally built in the late 18th century, Fonthill Abbey is a masterpiece of Gothic architecture and has fascinated visitors for generations. This book provides a unique insight into the estate, with detailed descriptions of the art and furnishings, as well as stunning depictions of the Abbey and its surroundings. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Download or read book Graphical and Literary Illustrations of Fonthill Abbey Wiltshire written by John Britton and published by . This book was released on 1823 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book A new guide to Fonthill Abbey Wiltshire comprising brief notices of most of the remarkable productions of nature and art deposited there written by and published by . This book was released on 1822 with total page 80 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book A Description of Fonthill Abbey Wiltshire written by James Storer and published by Franklin Classics. This book was released on 2018-10-15 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. To ensure a quality reading experience, this work has been proofread and republished using a format that seamlessly blends the original graphical elements with text in an easy-to-read typeface. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
