
Ye SUNDIAL BOOKE
DEDICATION.
INTRODUCTION.
The History of the Sundial. CHAPTER I.
Famous Men and the Sundial, with Notes on Mottoes. CHAPTER II.
The Setting of the Sundial. CHAPTER III.
MY DESIRE.
REMEMBER.
THE SUNDIAL.
CHANGE.
A gentle tribute to the passing of hours, this work invites listeners into the quiet world of sundials—those ancient time‑keepers that still mark the sun’s journey across the sky. The author weaves history, personal reverence for “Father Time,” and heartfelt poetry, offering a thoughtful meditation on how simple stone and metal can hold generations of stories. His dedication to those who prove their love for their counties through deeds sets a modest, sincere tone that carries through each page.
The book is richly illustrated with photographs of genuine Saxon and Norman dials, accompanied by sketches that bring each stone to life in its present setting. Interspersed verses celebrate the dials’ mottos, moonlit reflections, and the quiet maid who watches them. Contributions from an attentive artist and knowledgeable friends add depth, making the collection both an educational guide and a lyrical stroll through England’s sun‑lit heritage.
Language
en
Duration
~2 hours (138K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Richard Tonsing, 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
2019-03-24
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Best known for practical and richly detailed books on gardens, roses, and sundials, this early 20th-century British writer brought hands-on knowledge to readers who loved making beautiful outdoor spaces. His surviving books still feel like guides written by someone who genuinely enjoyed both plants and design.
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