The Cathedral Towns and Intervening Places of England, Ireland and Scotland: A Description of Cities, Cathedrals, Lakes, Mountains, Ruins, and Watering-places.

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The Cathedral Towns and Intervening Places of England, Ireland and Scotland: A Description of Cities, Cathedrals, Lakes, Mountains, Ruins, and Watering-places.

by Thomas W. (Thomas William) Silloway, Lee L. Powers

EN·~14 hours·24 chapters

Chapters

24 total

THE Cathedral Towns AND INTERVENING PLACES OF England, Ireland, AND Scotland:

0:46

INTRODUCTORY.

1:53

CHAPTER I.

36:04

CHAPTER II.

44:27

CHAPTER III.

52:41

CHAPTER IV.

36:05

CHAPTER V.

51:15

CHAPTER VI.

46:31

CHAPTER VII.

37:09

CHAPTER VIII.

1:20:18
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Description

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.

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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.

About the authors

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Thomas W. (Thomas William) Silloway

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.

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Lee L. Powers

Lee L. Powers

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.

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