The Bewick Collector


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Reprint of the original, first published in 1866. Including Cuts, in various States, for Books and Pamphlets, private Gentlemen, public Companies, Exhibitions, Races, Newspapers, Shop Cards, Invoice Heads, Bar Bills, Coal Certificates, Broadsides, and other miscellaneous Purposes, and Wood Blocks.




The Story of Follies


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A beautifully illustrated history of these quirky ornamental buildings in gardens across the globe. Are they frivolous or practical? Follies are buildings constructed primarily for decoration, but they suggest another purpose through their appearance. In this visually stunning book, Celia Fisher describes follies in their historical and architectural context, looks at their social and political significance, and highlights their relevance today. She explores follies built in protest, follies in Oriental and Gothic styles, animal-related follies, waterside follies and grottoes, and, finally, follies in glass and steel. Featuring many fine illustrations, from historical paintings to contemporary photographs and prints, and taking in follies from Great Britain to Ireland, throughout Europe, and beyond, The Story of Follies is an amusing and informative guide to fanciful, charming buildings.







The Burman Alnwick Collection


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The Hermit Of Warkworth, A Northumberland Tale. With An Account Of Warkworth Hermitage And Warkworth Castle


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Set in the medieval English village of Warkworth in Northumberland, this classic tale follows the life of a local hermit and his connections to the nearby castle. With vivid descriptions of the surrounding landscape and the struggles faced by the hermit and villagers alike, this novel is sure to captivate readers of historical fiction. 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.




Picturesque England


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