Project Gutenberg 2014-04-06 Public domain in the USA. 113 Harper, Charles G. (Charles George) 1863 1943 Harper, C. G. Summer Days in Shakespeare Land This ebook was transcribed by Les Bowler "Summer Days in Shakespeare Land" by Charles G. Harper is a travelogue written in the early 20th century. This work explores Stratford-upon-Avon and the surrounding countryside, emphasizing the significance of Shakespeare's life and surroundings. It delves into various landmarks associated with the playwright and the charm of the rural landscapes that influenced his works. The opening of the travelogue establishes the context of Stratford-on-Avon, a town not historically notable until Shakespeare's connection, and describes its evolution from a quiet settlement to a celebrated destination for literary pilgrims. Harper discusses the rich historical landscape, including insights into the local community and cultural heritage. He critiques contemporary tourist engagements with Shakespearean history, advocating for a deeper appreciation of the less-visited rural byways and local landmarks related to the bard, rather than solely relying on popular attractions. The beginning serves as an introduction to both the geographic and cultural significance of the area, urging readers to explore the true essence of Shakespeare's roots. (This is an automatically generated summary.) file:///public/vhost/g/gutenberg/html/files/45328/45328-h/images/cover.jpg en Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 Warwickshire (England) -- Description and travel Stratford-upon-Avon (England) PR Text Browsing: History - British Browsing: Literature Browsing: Travel & Geography 585489 585417 2024-09-19T05:37:51.574047 2023-09-19T16:47:59.076926 text/html text/html 580916 2014-04-08T17:55:45 text/html 2696127 2014-04-08T17:58:14 text/html application/zip 2818871 2024-09-19T05:38:05.479002 application/epub+zip 2793136 2024-09-19T05:37:53.657060 application/epub+zip 296386 2024-09-19T05:37:52.519014 application/epub+zip 2931393 2024-09-19T05:38:14.253924 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 2842202 2024-09-19T05:38:02.238981 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 398285 2022-09-20T17:06:28.595813 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 496353 2024-09-19T05:37:50.255023 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 496097 2014-04-08T17:54:30 text/plain; charset=utf-8 192197 2014-04-08T17:58:14 text/plain; charset=utf-8 application/zip 18358 2024-09-19T05:38:14.458913 application/rdf+xml 23348 2024-09-19T05:37:52.642011 image/jpeg 3551 2024-09-19T05:37:52.583016 image/jpeg 2714080 2024-09-19T05:37:51.777017 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