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American Shrines In England

American Shrines In England

Paperback

Biographies GeneralLetters & EssaysBritish History

ISBN10: 1432681486
ISBN13: 9781432681487
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jun 1 2007
Pages: 388
Weight: 1.25
Height: 0.86 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
American Shrines In England is a book written by Alfred T. Story that explores the historical and cultural connections between England and the United States. The book is a collection of essays that focus on various sites and landmarks in England that have a special significance for Americans. These include places like Stratford-upon-Avon, the birthplace of William Shakespeare, and Canterbury Cathedral, the site of Thomas Becket's martyrdom. The book also delves into the stories of American expatriates who made their mark in England, such as Benjamin Franklin and John Singer Sargent. Throughout the book, Story weaves together historical facts, personal anecdotes, and literary references to create a vivid portrait of the transatlantic relationship between these two countries. American Shrines In England is a must-read for anyone interested in the history and culture of England and the United States.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.

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