An Account Of The History And Antiquities Of St. Leonard's, Edinburgh
Its Chapel And Hospital (1865)
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""An Account of the History and Antiquities of St. Leonard's, Edinburgh: Its Chapel and Hospital"" is a historical book written by George Forrest in 1865. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the history and antiquities of St. Leonard's, a district in Edinburgh, Scotland. The author delves into the rich history of St. Leonard's, tracing its roots back to the medieval era. He explores the origins of the district's name and its association with St. Leonard, a French saint who was known for his work with prisoners and the sick. The book also provides a detailed account of the Chapel and ...
""An Account of the History and Antiquities of St. Leonard's, Edinburgh: Its Chapel and Hospital"" is a historical book written by George Forrest in 1865. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the history and antiquities of St. Leonard's, a district in Edinburgh, Scotland. The author delves into the rich history of St. Leonard's, tracing its roots back to the medieval era. He explores the origins of the district's name and its association with St. Leonard, a French saint who was known for his work with prisoners and the sick. The book also provides a detailed account of the Chapel and Hospital of St. Leonard, which were established in the 12th century.Forrest's work is based on extensive research and includes a wealth of information about the architecture, art, and culture of St. Leonard's. He describes the various buildings and structures in the district, including the chapel, hospital, and other notable landmarks. The book also includes illustrations and photographs of St. Leonard's, allowing readers to visualize the district's rich history and heritage.Overall, ""An Account of the History and Antiquities of St. Leonard's, Edinburgh: Its Chapel and Hospital"" is an informative and engaging read for anyone interested in the history of Edinburgh or medieval Scotland. It provides a fascinating glimpse into a bygone era and sheds light on the cultural and social significance of St. Leonard's in the past and present.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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