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Morris, Charles
1833
1922
Leigh, Oliver Herbrand Gordon
Leigh, Oliver H. G.
With the World's Great Travellers, Volume 3
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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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"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.)
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