Mont Saint Michel and Chartres

Mont Saint Michel And Chartres is a book written by Henry Adams, an American historian and writer. The book is a detailed account of Adams' travels to the Mont Saint Michel and Chartres in France. The book is divided into two parts, the first part is about Mont Saint Michel, a medieval abbey located on a rocky island off the coast of Normandy. The second part is about Chartres, a small town in France, famous for its magnificent cathedral. Adams describes his experiences of visiting these places, exploring their history, architecture, and art. He delves into the intricate details of the Gothic cathedrals, their grandeur, and the symbolism behind their designs. He also explores the religious and cultural significance of these places, their role in shaping the history of France, and the impact they had on the people who visited them.The book is written in a poetic and descriptive style, with vivid imagery and beautiful prose. Adams' passion for the subject matter is evident in his writing, and he brings the places to life with his words. The book is also a reflection of Adams' own personal journey, as he grapples with his own beliefs and the role of religion in society.Overall, Mont Saint Michel And Chartres is a captivating and insightful book, offering a unique perspective on two of France's most iconic landmarks. It is a must-read for anyone interested in history, art, and culture.A charming arcade at the top has the air of being thrown across in order to disguise the alteration, and perhaps owes much of its charm to the contrast it makes with the severity of military lines. Even the great west window looks like an afterthought; one's instinct asks for a blank wall. Yet, from the ground up to the cross on the spire, one feels the Norman nature throughout, animating the whole, uniting it all, and crowding into it an intelligent variety of original motives that would build a dozen churches of late Gothic. Nothing about it is stereotyped or conventional, --not even the conventionality.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