A Description Of Fonthill Abbey, Wiltshire (1812) - James Storer - Bog

A Description of Fonthill Abbey, Wiltshire is a book written by James Storer and published in 1812. The book provides a detailed account of the Fonthill Abbey, a Gothic Revival mansion located in Wiltshire, England. The author describes the history and architecture of the building, including its construction and design by the eccentric collector and art patron William Beckford. The book is illustrated with engravings and drawings that showcase the grandeur and beauty of the mansion. It also includes a detailed inventory of the art and furniture collections housed within the Abbey. A Description of Fonthill Abbey, Wiltshire is an important work in the history of architecture and design, providing insight into the Gothic Revival movement and the work of William Beckford.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.