Publisher's Synopsis
""The Church Bells of Rutland"" is a book that was written by Thomas North in 1880. The book is focused on the church bells of Rutland, a county in England. The author explores the inscriptions, traditions, and peculiar uses of these bells, and also provides chapters on bells and bell founders. The book is divided into several sections that cover different aspects of the church bells of Rutland. The first section provides an overview of the history of church bells and their significance in English culture. The second section focuses specifically on the bells of Rutland and their unique characteristics. In this section, the author explores the inscriptions on the bells, which often include religious texts or the names of donors who contributed to their purchase. He also discusses the traditions associated with ringing the bells, such as tolling them for funerals or ringing them in celebration of special events. The third section of the book is dedicated to the bell founders who created the bells of Rutland. The author provides biographical information on these individuals and discusses their techniques for casting and tuning bells. Overall, ""The Church Bells of Rutland"" is a comprehensive look at the history and culture of church bells in a specific region of England. It provides valuable insights into the significance of these bells and the people who created and used them.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.
