
audiobook
by Thomas W. (Thomas William) Silloway, Lee L. Powers
THE Cathedral Towns AND INTERVENING PLACES OF England, Ireland, AND Scotland:
INTRODUCTORY.
CHAPTER I.
CHAPTER II.
CHAPTER III.
CHAPTER IV.
CHAPTER V.
CHAPTER VI.
CHAPTER VII.
CHAPTER VIII.
A leisurely journey across the cathedral towns and hidden corners of England, Ireland, and Scotland unfolds in vivid prose, guiding listeners through stone‑crowned cities, tranquil lakes, and rugged mountain passes. The narrators weave personal impressions with carefully researched history, offering anecdotes about ancient ruins, celebrated bishops, and the everyday lives of the people they encounter. Their voice balances curiosity with scholarly care, making centuries‑old facts feel immediate and accessible.
The book’s structure follows a series of original newspaper articles, reshaped into a seamless travelogue that feels both educational and entertaining. Listeners will hear the rustle of ship decks, the echo of choir voices in cramped cabins, and the quiet reverence of cathedral interiors, all while gaining insight into the cultural tapestry of the British Isles. It’s an inviting companion for anyone who enjoys wandering through history without leaving the comfort of their own home.
Full title
The Cathedral Towns and Intervening Places of England, Ireland and Scotland: A Description of Cities, Cathedrals, Lakes, Mountains, Ruins, and Watering-places. A Description of Cities, Cathedrals, Lakes, Mountains, Ruins, and Watering-places.
Language
en
Duration
~14 hours (821K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Giovanni Fini, Chris Curnow and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Release date
Jun 7, 2014
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
1828–1910
Best remembered for designing hundreds of churches across the eastern United States, this 19th-century architect also spent part of his life in the ministry. His career joined practical building skill with a strong interest in religious life and civic design.
View all books
A regional historian and travel writer with a strong interest in place, memory, and family history, he is known for books that linger on landscapes, old towns, and early Tennessee lives.
View all books
by Friedrich Gerstäcker

by Patrick MacGill

by Richard Ligon

by Albert Schweitzer

by Bernal Díaz del Castillo

by Surendranath Dasgupta

by Guido Gozzano