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Title: With the World's Great Travellers, Volume 3
Note: Reading ease score: 60.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Contents: London, Glasgow, Dublin, Manchester, Liverpool / Oliver H. G. Leigh -- Kenilworth and Warwick Castles / Elihu Burritt -- Windsor Forest and Castle / Anonymous -- The Aspect of London / Hippolyte Taine -- Westminster Abbey / Nathaniel Hawthorne -- The Gardens at Kew / Julian Hawthorne -- Chatsworth Castle / John Leyland -- King Arthur's Land / J. Young -- The English Lake District / Amelia Barr -- The Roman Wall of Cumberland / Rose G. Kingsley -- English Rural Scenery / Sarah B. Wister -- The "Old Town" of Edinburgh / Robert Louis Stevenson -- In the Land of Rob Roy / Nathaniel P. Willis -- The Island of Staffa and Fingal's Cave / Beriah Botfield -- Ireland and Its Capital / Matthew Woods, M. D. -- From Cork to Killarney / Sara J. Lippincott -- North of Ireland Scenes / W. George Beers -- Paris and Its Attractions / Harriet Beecher Stowe -- Travel in France Fifty Years Ago / Charles Dickens -- From Normandy to Provence / Donald G. Mitchell -- A French Farmer's Paradise / M. Bentham-Edwards -- Cordova and Its Mosque / S. P. Scott -- The Spanish Bull-Fight / Joseph Moore -- Seville, the Queen of Andalusia / S. P. Scott -- Street Scenes in Genoa / Augusta Marryat -- The Alhambra / S. P. Scott.
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Summary: "With the World's Great Travellers, Volume 3" edited by Charles Morris and Oliver H. G. Leigh is a collection of travel narratives written in the late 19th century. The volume offers accounts from various authors depicting notable destinations, landscapes, and cultural experiences across Europe, particularly focusing on cities such as London, Dublin, and Glasgow. Through these essays, readers can expect to explore the picturesque rural scenery and historical landmarks, providing a rich tapestry of travel retrospectives. The opening of this volume begins with reflections on the grandeur and complexity of London, using vivid imagery to describe the city's landscapes, sights, and the emotional responses of visitors. The narrative explores the overwhelming beauty and historical significance of London, conveying a sense of both admiration and the challenges inherent in grasping its vastness. The author discusses various iconic locations, such as Westminster Abbey and Hyde Park, offering insights into the social fabric and cultural life of the city, as well as the contrasts found within its districts. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Editor: Morris, Charles, 1833-1922
Editor: Leigh, Oliver Herbrand Gordon
EBook No.: 35632
Published: Mar 19, 2011
Downloads: 165
Language: English
Subject: Voyages and travels
LoCC: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: With the World's Great Travellers, Volume 3
Note: Reading ease score: 60.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Contents: London, Glasgow, Dublin, Manchester, Liverpool / Oliver H. G. Leigh -- Kenilworth and Warwick Castles / Elihu Burritt -- Windsor Forest and Castle / Anonymous -- The Aspect of London / Hippolyte Taine -- Westminster Abbey / Nathaniel Hawthorne -- The Gardens at Kew / Julian Hawthorne -- Chatsworth Castle / John Leyland -- King Arthur's Land / J. Young -- The English Lake District / Amelia Barr -- The Roman Wall of Cumberland / Rose G. Kingsley -- English Rural Scenery / Sarah B. Wister -- The "Old Town" of Edinburgh / Robert Louis Stevenson -- In the Land of Rob Roy / Nathaniel P. Willis -- The Island of Staffa and Fingal's Cave / Beriah Botfield -- Ireland and Its Capital / Matthew Woods, M. D. -- From Cork to Killarney / Sara J. Lippincott -- North of Ireland Scenes / W. George Beers -- Paris and Its Attractions / Harriet Beecher Stowe -- Travel in France Fifty Years Ago / Charles Dickens -- From Normandy to Provence / Donald G. Mitchell -- A French Farmer's Paradise / M. Bentham-Edwards -- Cordova and Its Mosque / S. P. Scott -- The Spanish Bull-Fight / Joseph Moore -- Seville, the Queen of Andalusia / S. P. Scott -- Street Scenes in Genoa / Augusta Marryat -- The Alhambra / S. P. Scott.
Credits:
Produced by D Alexander and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at https:
//www.pgdp.net
Summary: "With the World's Great Travellers, Volume 3" edited by Charles Morris and Oliver H. G. Leigh is a collection of travel narratives written in the late 19th century. The volume offers accounts from various authors depicting notable destinations, landscapes, and cultural experiences across Europe, particularly focusing on cities such as London, Dublin, and Glasgow. Through these essays, readers can expect to explore the picturesque rural scenery and historical landmarks, providing a rich tapestry of travel retrospectives. The opening of this volume begins with reflections on the grandeur and complexity of London, using vivid imagery to describe the city's landscapes, sights, and the emotional responses of visitors. The narrative explores the overwhelming beauty and historical significance of London, conveying a sense of both admiration and the challenges inherent in grasping its vastness. The author discusses various iconic locations, such as Westminster Abbey and Hyde Park, offering insights into the social fabric and cultural life of the city, as well as the contrasts found within its districts. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Editor: Morris, Charles, 1833-1922
Editor: Leigh, Oliver Herbrand Gordon
EBook No.: 35632
Published: Mar 19, 2011
Downloads: 165
Language: English
Subject: Voyages and travels
LoCC: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.