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Secret Chambers and Hiding Places / Historic, Romantic, & Legendary Stories & Traditions About Hiding-Holes, Secret Chambers, Etc.

By Allan Fea
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The book surveys historic secret chambers and hiding-places in British houses, castles, and manors, describing their construction, locations, and mechanisms such as priest-holes, concealed doors, trap-doors, and subterranean passages. It recounts episodes connected with religious and political searches and escapes, including plots and the flight of hunted figures, as well as the role of hiding-places in smuggling and domestic security. Arranged by case studies and regions, the work pairs descriptive narrative with illustrative sketches and lists of notable examples and related anecdotes. The tone is documentary, mixing architectural detail, historical anecdote, and local tradition.

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Allan Fea

Allan Fea was an English author known for his explorations of historical and romantic themes in his works. His notable titles include "Nooks and Corners of Old England," which delves into the lesser-known aspects of English history and culture, and "Secret Chambers and Hiding Places," a collection of intriguing stories and traditions surrounding hidden spaces throughout history. Fea's writing often reflects a fascination with the mysterious and the forgotten, inviting readers to discover the hidden narratives of the past.

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