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The Stately Homes of England

By Llewellynn Frederick William Jewitt
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The work presents a series of illustrated descriptive essays on notable English country houses and estates across various counties. Each chapter concentrates on a single property, detailing architectural features, interior rooms, collections, and surrounding grounds while noting historical associations and family links. The narrative emphasizes stylistic elements, decorative antiquities, and picturesque landscape settings. Numerous wood engravings, plans, and views accompany the text to showcase façades, interiors, gardens, and specific ornamentation. Material was drawn from earlier journal pieces and expanded and rearranged to serve as a practical and visual guide to these residences and their art and antiquities.

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Llewellynn Frederick William Jewitt

Llewellynn Frederick William Jewitt was a notable English antiquarian and author, recognized for his contributions to the study of archaeology and numismatics. His works often explore the historical significance of artifacts and architecture in Britain. Among his key publications is "Grave-mounds and Their Contents," which serves as a manual of archaeology, detailing burial practices from various historical periods, including Celtic and Anglo-Saxon. Jewitt also authored comprehensive studies on English coins and tokens, as well as the ceramic arts of Great Britain, showcasing his dedication to preserving and understanding the cultural heritage of England.

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