The Church Bells Of Suffolk: A Chronicle In Nine Chapters (1890)

by John James Raven

Book Overview

""The Church Bells of Suffolk: A Chronicle in Nine Chapters"" is a historical book written by John James Raven and published in 1890. The book details the history and development of church bells in Suffolk, England, from the earliest times to the 19th century. The nine chapters cover various aspects of the subject, including the origin of church bells, their casting and tuning, their inscriptions and dedications, and their use in religious and secular ceremonies. The book also includes a glossary of terms and a list of the bells in Suffolk churches at the time of publication. Overall, ""The Church Bells of Suffolk"" provides a comprehensive and fascinating look at the role of bells in the religious and cultural life of one of England's most historic counties.With A Complete List Of The Inscriptions On The Bells And Historical Notes.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: 1120737435
• ISBN13: 9781120737434
• Release Date: November 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 300 Pages
• Weight: 0.89 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"