A Quiet Corner Of England

""A Quiet Corner of England: Studies of Landscape and Architecture in Winchelsea, Rye, and the Romney Marsh"" is a book written by Basil Champneys and published in 1875. The book is a collection of essays and sketches that explore the landscape and architecture of three towns in the southeastern part of England: Winchelsea, Rye, and the Romney Marsh. Champneys provides a detailed description of the history, geography, and architecture of each town, including the churches, castles, and other notable buildings. He also discusses the natural beauty of the surrounding countryside and the unique features of each location. The book is illustrated with numerous sketches and drawings by Champneys himself, providing a visual representation of the landscapes and buildings he describes. The writing style is descriptive and evocative, capturing the essence of each town and its surroundings. Overall, ""A Quiet Corner of England"" is a fascinating look at the history and architecture of three charming towns in England, and is a must-read for anyone interested in English history, architecture, or landscape.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.