A Memoir Of Thomas Chard And The Last Abbot Of Ford Abbey, Dorsetshire (1864)

""A Memoir Of Thomas Chard And The Last Abbot Of Ford Abbey, Dorsetshire"" is a historical book written by James Hurly Pring and published in 1864. The book tells the story of Thomas Chard, a monk who lived during the reign of King Henry VIII in England. Chard was the last abbot of Ford Abbey in Dorsetshire, which was dissolved by King Henry VIII in the 16th century during the English Reformation.The book is a memoir of Chard's life and the events that led to the dissolution of the abbey. It provides a detailed account of the political and religious turmoil of the time, as well as the personal struggles of Chard and his fellow monks. The book also includes descriptions of the abbey's architecture, daily life, and religious practices.Pring's writing style is descriptive and engaging, providing readers with a vivid picture of life in the abbey and the surrounding area. The book is a valuable resource for those interested in English history, the Reformation, and religious life in medieval England.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.