""The Story of Corfe Castle: And of Many Who Have Lived There"" is a historical book written by George Bankes in 1853. The book is about the history of Corfe Castle, a medieval castle located in the English county of Dorset. The author provides a detailed account of the castle's construction, its architecture, and its strategic importance throughout history. The book also delves into the lives of the people who lived in Corfe Castle, including the kings and queens who visited the castle, the soldiers who defended it, and ...
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""The Story of Corfe Castle: And of Many Who Have Lived There"" is a historical book written by George Bankes in 1853. The book is about the history of Corfe Castle, a medieval castle located in the English county of Dorset. The author provides a detailed account of the castle's construction, its architecture, and its strategic importance throughout history. The book also delves into the lives of the people who lived in Corfe Castle, including the kings and queens who visited the castle, the soldiers who defended it, and the commoners who worked and lived in the surrounding area. The author also explores the legends and folklore associated with the castle, including the story of the White Lady, a ghost said to haunt the castle.Bankes draws on his own family's history and personal experiences with the castle, as his ancestors owned and lived in the castle for over three centuries. The book is filled with illustrations and engravings, providing a visual representation of the castle's history and architecture. Overall, ""The Story of Corfe Castle"" is a fascinating read for anyone interested in medieval history, architecture, and the lives of the people who lived in and around the castle.Collected From Ancient Chronicles And Records, Also From The Private Memoirs Of A Family Resident There In The Time Of The Civil Wars.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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