Bøker av Richard Colt Hoare

Take a journey back in time to Ireland in 1806 with author Richard Colt Hoare's fascinating journal. From vivid descriptions of the countryside to insightful commentary on Irish society, readers will love this glimpse into a bygone era.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

This book features the personal journal of Samuel Hasell as he describes the excavation and discovery of the Pitney Pavement, an impressive Roman mosaic discovered in Somerset, England. Illustrated with Hasell's own drawings and notes, this book provides a fascinating glimpse into the world of early nineteenth-century archaeology. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

The Itinerary of Archbishop Baldwin Through Wales AD 1188 is one of the earliest and most detailed accounts of medieval Wales, providing a unique and insightful perspective on the country's landscape, culture, and people. Written by Cambrensis Giraldus, the book documents his travels through Wales with Archbishop Baldwin, describing the towns, countryside, and customs of the Welsh people seen along the way. This edition is translated into English and richly illustrated with maps, annotations, and a life of Giraldus.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

After the death of his wife, antiquarian Sir Richard Colt Hoare (1758-1838) embarked on a series of journeys through continental Europe in pursuit of 'novelty, pleasure and information'. This account from 1819 details his travels through the then less-documented areas of Italy and down to Sicily.