The Palace and Park by Phillips, Forbes, Latham, Owen, Scharf, and Shenton
"The Palace and Park" by Forbes, Latham, Owen, Scharf, and Shenton is a guidebook written in the mid-19th century. The work serves as a comprehensive account of the Crystal Palace and its surrounding gardens, offering valuable insights into its natural history and the notable portrait gallery it contains. The text aims to enhance the visitor's experience by providing a thorough understanding of the art, architecture, and exhibitions housed within the palace. Theopening of the guide details the intention to simplify navigation and exploration of the Crystal Palace and its extensive collections. It introduces various elements such as the refreshment tariffs, official announcements, and event listings relevant to visitors. Notably, it highlights the palace’s architectural significance, historical context, and the efforts made to create an engaging educational environment through exhibits that blend art and science. The authors emphasize accessibility and enjoyment for the public, setting a tone that encourages both leisure and learning. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Phillips, Samuel, 1814-1854 |
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| Author | Forbes, Edward, 1815-1854 |
| Author | Latham, R. G. (Robert Gordon), 1812-1888 |
| Author | Owen, Richard, 1804-1892 |
| Author | Scharf, George, 1820-1895 |
| Author | Shenton, F. K. J. (Francis Kingston John), -1893 |
| Title | The Palace and Park Its Natural History, and Its Portrait Gallery, Together with a Description of the Pompeian Court |
| Note | Reading ease score: 60.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Chris Curnow, Harry Lamé and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | AM: General Works: Museums, Collectors and collecting |
| Subject | Crystal Palace (Sydenham, London, England) |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 59843 |
| Release Date | Jun 30, 2019 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 499 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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