A Description Of The Curiosities Of Glastonbury, In Somersetshire: Taken From Inspection, Description, Tradition And Record (1781) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781165885831)

""A Description Of The Curiosities Of Glastonbury, In Somersetshire: Taken From Inspection, Description, Tradition And Record"" is a book written by Samuel Saunders in 1781. The book provides a detailed account of the various curiosities that can be found in Glastonbury, a town located in Somersetshire, England. The author draws upon his own personal inspection of the town, as well as descriptions provided by others, traditional stories and historical records to paint a vivid picture of Glastonbury's unique features. The book covers a range of topics, from the town's famous Tor hill and its association with King Arthur, to its ancient abbey ruins and the legends surrounding them. Saunders also explores the town's natural wonders, such as its healing springs and the unusual shapes of its trees. The book is a fascinating glimpse into the history and folklore of Glastonbury, and provides readers with a comprehensive guide to the town's many curiosities.To Which Is Added, Some Account Of The Western Druids, Its Most Ancient Inhabitants, And From Which Are Deduced Some Inferences.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.

Author: Samuel Saunders
ISBN-10: 1165885832
ISBN-13: 9781165885831
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 62
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.21lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.13d