Project Gutenberg 2012-05-05 Public domain in the USA. 44 Simpson, W. T. (Wilfrid Tord) Simpson, Wilfrid Tord History of Llangollen and Its Vicinity Including a Circuit of About Seven Miles Transcribed from the 1853 David Roberts edition by David Price "History of Llangollen and Its Vicinity" by W. T. Simpson is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The work delves into the picturesque town of Llangollen in North Wales, exploring its rich history, notable architecture, and the natural beauty that has captivated many visitors. Key features include discussions about local landmarks, such as the Aqueduct of Pontcysyllte and the surrounding mountains, alongside historical context, including insights into ancient boundaries like Offa's Dyke. The opening of the book provides a vivid description of Llangollen, emphasizing its charm and relevance as a cultural and historical destination. It details the town's layout, its market days, and notable buildings, leading into a broader exploration of the region's history, like the construction of Offa's Dyke and accounts of significant landmarks such as Chirk Castle and Brynkinallt. Simpson highlights the splendor of the natural scenery, intertwining historical narratives with observations about local flora and fauna, thus setting the stage for an insightful tour into the area's cultural and natural heritage. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en Llangollen (Wales) DA Text Browsing: History - British Browsing: History - General Browsing: Travel & Geography 207686 207598 2024-09-16T15:15:39.424312 2023-09-17T09:37:27.213000 text/html text/html 201431 2012-05-05T05:03:14 text/html 71399 2012-05-05T05:04:30 text/html application/zip 130335 2024-09-16T15:15:45.006309 application/epub+zip 130332 2024-09-16T15:15:41.131291 application/epub+zip 130332 2024-09-16T15:15:40.098293 application/epub+zip 297050 2024-09-16T15:15:47.719267 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 273928 2024-09-16T15:15:44.243315 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 289722 2022-09-18T07:19:20.850171 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 170766 2024-09-16T15:15:38.828349 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 170535 2012-05-05T05:01:25 text/plain; charset=utf-8 65860 2012-05-05T05:04:30 text/plain; charset=utf-8 application/zip 17269 2024-09-16T15:15:47.852245 application/rdf+xml 16222 2024-09-16T15:15:40.472325 image/jpeg 3626 2024-09-16T15:15:40.286314 image/jpeg 125785 2024-09-16T15:15:39.441304 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog