Descriptive Guide Of Mont Saint-Michel (1883)

by Edouard Jules Corroyer

Book Overview

Descriptive Guide of Mont Saint-Michel is a book written by Edouard Jules Corroyer in 1883. The book provides a comprehensive and detailed guide to the Mont Saint-Michel, a historic island commune located in Normandy, France. Corroyer, a French architect and historian, offers readers an in-depth exploration of the island's history, architecture, and cultural significance.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which explores a different aspect of the Mont Saint-Michel. The first few chapters provide an overview of the island's history, from its origins as a medieval monastery to its role in the Hundred Years' War. Corroyer also delves into the island's unique geography and the challenges faced by its inhabitants over the centuries.The later chapters of the book focus on the island's architecture and art. Corroyer provides detailed descriptions of the various buildings and structures on the island, including the abbey, the church, and the ramparts. He also discusses the island's famous collection of medieval manuscripts and other works of art.Overall, Descriptive Guide of Mont Saint-Michel is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history and culture of this iconic French landmark. Corroyer's meticulous research and detailed descriptions make this book an invaluable guide for visitors to the island, as well as a fascinating read for history buffs and architecture enthusiasts.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164619586
• ISBN13: 9781164619581
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 162 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"