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Title: In the West Country

Note: Reading ease score: 72.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

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Summary: "In the West Country" by Francis A. Knight is a collection of travel sketches likely written in the late 19th century. The work serves as a vivid exploration of the picturesque landscapes and storied history of the West Country, particularly focusing on places like Devon and Exmoor. Through rich descriptions, the author captures the charm, folklore, and natural beauty of the region, recounting the lives of its inhabitants, including fishermen and farmers, connected deeply to the sea and countryside. The opening of the collection paints a detailed picture of the Devon coastline and its historical significance, referencing famous figures such as Charles Kingsley and the adventures set in this locale. The narrative moves seamlessly from vivid imagery of the rugged shoreline and the echoes of sea-faring tradition to moments filled with personal reflection on how the landscapes have remained unchanged through time. Knight’s writing breathes life into the past, inviting readers on a nostalgic journey that evokes both the tranquility of nature and the rich tapestry of human experience within the West Country. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Knight, Francis A. (Francis Arnold), 1852-1915

EBook No.: 43061

Published: Jun 29, 2013

Downloads: 45

Language: English

Subject: Cornwall (England : County) -- Description and travel

Subject: Devon (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.

Title: In the West Country

Note: Reading ease score: 72.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Chris Curnow, RichardW and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive)

Summary: "In the West Country" by Francis A. Knight is a collection of travel sketches likely written in the late 19th century. The work serves as a vivid exploration of the picturesque landscapes and storied history of the West Country, particularly focusing on places like Devon and Exmoor. Through rich descriptions, the author captures the charm, folklore, and natural beauty of the region, recounting the lives of its inhabitants, including fishermen and farmers, connected deeply to the sea and countryside. The opening of the collection paints a detailed picture of the Devon coastline and its historical significance, referencing famous figures such as Charles Kingsley and the adventures set in this locale. The narrative moves seamlessly from vivid imagery of the rugged shoreline and the echoes of sea-faring tradition to moments filled with personal reflection on how the landscapes have remained unchanged through time. Knight’s writing breathes life into the past, inviting readers on a nostalgic journey that evokes both the tranquility of nature and the rich tapestry of human experience within the West Country. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Knight, Francis A. (Francis Arnold), 1852-1915

EBook No.: 43061

Published: Jun 29, 2013

Downloads: 45

Language: English

Subject: Cornwall (England : County) -- Description and travel

Subject: Devon (England) -- Description and travel

LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.