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A New Display of the Beauties of England or A Description of the Most Elegant or Magnificent Public Edifices, Royal Palaces, Noblemen's and Gentlemen's Seats V1

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Produktbeschreibung

A New Display of the Beauties of England is a two-volume book that provides a detailed description of the most elegant and magnificent public edifices, royal palaces, noblemen's and gentlemen's seats in England. Written by an anonymous author, the book is a comprehensive guide for anyone interested in exploring the architectural and cultural heritage of England. The first volume covers the public edifices, including churches, cathedrals, and other important buildings, while the second volume focuses on the grand estates and homes of the nobility and gentry. The book is richly illustrated with engravings and maps, making it a valuable resource for scholars, historians, and anyone interested in the history and culture of England. Overall, A New Display of the Beauties of England is a fascinating and informative book that provides a unique insight into the country's architectural and cultural heritage.1776. Volume 1 of 2. And other curiosities, natural or artificial, in the different parts of the Kingdom. Adorned with a variety of copperplate cuts, neatly engraved. The first volume is mainly concerned with the most elegant and magnificent edifices, palaces and seats to be found within a 20-mile radius of London. In the second volume, which covers the more remote parts of the Kingdom, the places described have been exactly classed under their respective Counties. Other volumes in this set are ISBN(s): 1417917148.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 436
• Erscheinungstermin: 25. Juli 2007
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 235mm x 157mm x 30mm
• Gewicht: 856g
• ISBN-13: 9780548016817
• ISBN-10: 054801681X
• Artikelnr.: 23146735

Autorenporträt

Vyasa (c. 200 BC) is the legendary author of the Mahabharata, Vedas and Puranas, some of the most important works in the Hindu tradition. Vyasa appears for the first time as the compiler of, and an important character in, the Mahabharata. It is said that he was the expansion of the God Vishnu, who came in Dwaparayuga to make all the Vedic knowledge from oral tradition available in written form. He was the son of Satyavati, adopted daughter of the fisherman Dusharaj and the wandering sage Parashara, who is credited with being the author of the first Purana, Vishnu Purana. He was born on an island in the river Yamuna. Due to his dark complexion, Vyasa was also given the name Krishna, in addition to the name Dwaipayana, meaning "island-born." According to the Mahabharata, the sage Vyasa was the son of Satyavati and Parashara. During her youth, Satyavati was a fisherwoman who used to drive a boat. One day, sage Parashara was in a hurry to attend a Yajna. Satyavati helped him cross the river borders. On this account, the sage offered her a mantra which would result in begetting a son who would be a sage with wisdom and all good qualities. Satyavati immediately recited the mantra and thus Vyasa was born. She kept this incident a secret, not telling even King Shantanu. The festival of Guru Purnima is dedicated to Vyasa. It is also known as Vyasa Purnima, for it is the day believed to be both his birthday and the day he divided the Vedas. Vyasa is also considered to be one of the seven Chiranjivins (long-lived, or immortals), who are still in existence according to Hindu tradition.