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Abbeys / by M.R. James ; with an additional chapter on "Monastic life and buildings" by A. Hamilton Thompson.
- James, M. R. (Montague Rhodes), 1862-1936.
- Date
- 1926
- Books
About this work
Publication/Creation
London : Great Western Railway, 1926.
Physical description
x, 153 pages, 1 unnumbered page, 69 unnumbered leaves of plates (12 folded) : illustrations (some color), maps ; 26 cm
Notes
"Second impression, February 1926, 20,000 copies"--T.p. verso.
Folded map in back pocket: Map of Great Western Railway showing cathedrals, castles, & abbeys.
Errata slip inserted between p. viii and p. ix.
"With one hundred illustrations by photographic reproduction, fifty-six drawings, thirteen plans, seven colour plates and map."
Bibliographic information
Includes bibliographical references (p. vi).
Contents
Benedictine order -- Cluniac order -- Cistercian order -- Carthusian order -- Augustinian order -- Premonstratensian order -- Supplement. Benedictine order -- Cistercian order -- Augustinian order -- Austin Friars.
Languages
- English
Subjects
Where to find it
Location Status Access Closed storesZVEN