Project Gutenberg
2012-10-24
Public domain in the USA.
56
Mothersole, Jessie
1873
1958
The Isles of Scilly : $b Their story, their folk & their flowers
The Isles of Scilly : Their story, their folk and their flowers
Reading ease score: 72.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Produced by sp1nd, Matthew Wheaton and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive)
"The Isles of Scilly: Their Story, Their Folk & Their Flowers" by Jessie Mothersole is a descriptive travelogue written in the early 20th century. The work provides insights into the history, culture, and natural beauty of the Scilly Isles, situated off the coast of Cornwall. It delves into the unique industries of the islands, particularly focusing on their famous flower cultivation. Through vibrant descriptions, the author paints a portrait of the islands as an enchanting paradise that combines natural splendor with rich historical significance. The opening of the book serves as an introduction, emphasizing the stunning colors and natural features of the Isles of Scilly, presenting them as a "virgin" retreat away from the industrialized world. Mothersole notes the abundant flowers that characterize the islands, highlighting how flower-growing has transformed local livelihoods. The text also reflects on the shift from older trades, like kelping, to the prosperous flower industry that has become a symbol of the islands. Readers are invited to appreciate the idyllic setting and the community spirit of its inhabitants, who have adapted to changing times while preserving the charm of their island home. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
file:///public/vhost/g/gutenberg/html/files/41165/41165-h/images/cover.jpg
en
Isles of Scilly (England) -- Description and travel
DA
Text
Browsing: History - European
Browsing: Travel & Geography
321355
321359
2024-10-17T10:43:02.702697
2023-09-18T05:16:33.992657
text/html
text/html
310659
2012-10-23T21:31:04
text/html; charset=iso-8859-1
1163381
2012-10-23T21:32:34
text/html; charset=iso-8859-1
application/zip
1200107
2024-10-17T10:43:08.904653
application/epub+zip
1203303
2024-10-17T10:43:03.991717
application/epub+zip
164515
2024-10-17T10:43:03.366706
application/epub+zip
1314796
2024-10-17T10:43:12.701635
application/x-mobipocket-ebook
1272840
2024-10-17T10:43:08.243701
application/x-mobipocket-ebook
237455
2022-09-18T19:10:16.631440
application/x-mobipocket-ebook
251795
2024-10-17T10:43:01.770735
text/plain; charset=us-ascii
253801
2012-10-23T21:31:00
text/plain; charset=utf-8
100149
2012-10-23T21:32:34
text/plain; charset=utf-8
application/zip
251517
2012-10-23T21:32:00
text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1
99760
2012-10-23T21:32:34
text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1
application/zip
251521
2012-10-23T21:32:00
text/plain; charset=us-ascii
99720
2012-10-23T21:32:34
text/plain; charset=us-ascii
application/zip
22865
2024-10-17T10:43:12.959651
application/rdf+xml
20754
2024-10-17T10:43:03.475689
image/jpeg
3104
2024-10-17T10:43:03.421681
image/jpeg
1166261
2024-10-17T10:43:02.787720
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
en.wikipedia