A Celebration of Bells
by:
Eric Sloane (author)
Eric Hatch (author)
Spirited reminders of yesteryear, clamoring bells in all their forms — from sleigh to church — ring of America and freedom. In this charmingly illustrated book that begins in ancient times, Mr. Americana and co-writer Hatch share their boundless enthusiasm for the subject, covering types, sounds,...
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Spirited reminders of yesteryear, clamoring bells in all their forms — from sleigh to church — ring of America and freedom. In this charmingly illustrated book that begins in ancient times, Mr. Americana and co-writer Hatch share their boundless enthusiasm for the subject, covering types, sounds, and famous bells, including the world's largest — one that never tolled.
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Format: paperback
ISBN:
9780486468266 (0486468267)
Publish date: February 19th 2009
Publisher: Dover Publications
Pages no: 144
Edition language: English
I recently read "The Nine Tailors" by Dorothy Sayers. Change ringing of bells plays an important if not critical part of that book. I was given this book on bells as a gift, and jumped into it with both feet and enjoyed it a great deal!Bells of all types are discussed here, not just my favorite ab...