John Harrison
Bells and Bellringing (Shire Library)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780747814337
- author:
- John Harrison
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Bloomsbury Shire Publications (24 Mar. 2016)
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2016
- Pages:
- 64
- Dimensions:
- 13.4 x 0.7 x 21.1 cm
- Genre:
- History Textbook
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
Behind the quintessential English sound of bells ringing lies a unique world of tradition and skill. This book introduces readers to the art of bell-ringing, explaining how bells are made and how a ringing installation works. It also delves into the mathematical and musical aspects of change ringing, a centuries-old tradition that has been passed down through generations of ringers.
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