Francis Frith was a visionary photographer and publisher dedicated to creating a lasting and interesting record of the places he visited. He founded his company in 1859, blending business with his passion for travel, particularly journeys to the Middle East. Frith's endeavor highlights how photography and publication could serve as a means to capture the world for posterity. His drive to leave a legacy through visual documentation was fueled by a desire to share the world's beauty and intrigue.
This book is a reprint of a classic work originally published in 1877, preserving its historical significance and insights. It offers readers a glimpse into the past, reflecting the themes and societal norms of its time. The text maintains the original language and style, providing an authentic experience for those interested in historical literature. This edition allows contemporary readers to engage with the ideas and narratives that shaped its era.
This collection of essays explores the nature of faith through the eyes of three friends. Frith, Turner, and their co-author provide a thoughtful and engaging look at the role of faith in our lives, drawing on their own experiences and insights to offer a compelling argument for the importance of a reasonable and thoughtful approach to religious belief.
Discover the foundations of faith in 'A Reasonable Faith, ' a collection of insightful and thought-provoking essays on religion. Compiled by Francis Frith and William Edward Turner, this book provides a thoughtful exploration of Christianity and its place in the modern world. An important read for believers and skeptics alike.
Set in Lower Egypt, this reprint explores the rich history and significance of Thebes and the pyramids, offering insights into ancient Egyptian civilization. The original 1862 edition captures the grandeur of these monumental structures and their cultural context, making it a valuable resource for history enthusiasts and scholars alike.
From The Standpoint Of The Society Of Friends (1877)
The book is a facsimile reprint, which means it replicates the original work, potentially including imperfections like marks, notations, marginalia, and flawed pages. This edition preserves the historical authenticity of the text while providing readers with insight into the original publication's condition.
This lavish book reveals our ecclesiastical buildings in all their extraordinary diversity, beautifully pictured and described for the general reader.Ranges from humble abbeys and priories where a handful of monks and friars lived in pious solitude, to the most spectacular and magnificent cathedrals. Beautifully illustrated with fine-quality historical photographs from the world famous Francis Frith Collection. Read about monastery routine, the monks' daily life, what they ate, how their heads were shaved, and what they did for recreation. Also the parts of an abbey, medieval masons and plumbers, and the various building styles. Take a journey back in time and view our abbeys, priories and cathedrals as they were before modern-day restoration tidied them, some ruinous and romantically swathed in creeper. Quotations from celebrated writers, poets and travellers down the ages offer impressions of how our ecclesiastical buildings were viewed by previous generations. Fascinating anecdotes include Malmesbury's flying monk, the Lincoln Imp, Alice in Wonderland and Ripon Cathedral, and Winchester's heroic diver.
A pocket photo guide containing finely detailed photographs of the locality from the Francis Frith collection. Suitable for local historians, tourists and general reading or as a gift. Includes a voucher for a free print.