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LoC No.: 03011616
Title: A Morning's Walk from London to Kew
Note: Reading ease score: 44.7 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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Summary: "A Morning's Walk from London to Kew" by Sir Richard Phillips is a narrative travelogue written in the early 19th century. The work provides a personal account of a day's journey taken by the author from London to Kew, highlighting the landscapes, social observations, and reflections on the human condition encountered along the way. This leisurely stroll gives readers insights into both the physical scenery and the socio-political context of the time. The opening of the narrative sets the tone for Phillips's reflective and analytical style as he embarks on his journey. He begins by noting the often overlooked beauty and interest of familiar places close to home, suggesting that exploration of the local can be just as rewarding as adventures abroad. As Phillips walks through St. James's Park, he observes various groups of people, including the poor and the well-to-do, offering sharp commentaries on their conditions and the societal structures surrounding them. His descriptive reflections encompass everything from the mundane interactions among park-goers to deeper musings on the impacts of war and government, laying the groundwork for a broader examination of societal issues throughout his journey to Kew. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Phillips, R. (Richard), Sir, 1767-1840
EBook No.: 31253
Published: Feb 11, 2010
Downloads: 169
Language: English
Subject: London (England) -- Description and travel
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 03011616
Title: A Morning's Walk from London to Kew
Note: Reading ease score: 44.7 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Barbara Tozier, Bill Tozier and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
Summary: "A Morning's Walk from London to Kew" by Sir Richard Phillips is a narrative travelogue written in the early 19th century. The work provides a personal account of a day's journey taken by the author from London to Kew, highlighting the landscapes, social observations, and reflections on the human condition encountered along the way. This leisurely stroll gives readers insights into both the physical scenery and the socio-political context of the time. The opening of the narrative sets the tone for Phillips's reflective and analytical style as he embarks on his journey. He begins by noting the often overlooked beauty and interest of familiar places close to home, suggesting that exploration of the local can be just as rewarding as adventures abroad. As Phillips walks through St. James's Park, he observes various groups of people, including the poor and the well-to-do, offering sharp commentaries on their conditions and the societal structures surrounding them. His descriptive reflections encompass everything from the mundane interactions among park-goers to deeper musings on the impacts of war and government, laying the groundwork for a broader examination of societal issues throughout his journey to Kew. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Phillips, R. (Richard), Sir, 1767-1840
EBook No.: 31253
Published: Feb 11, 2010
Downloads: 169
Language: English
Subject: London (England) -- Description and travel
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.