Project Gutenberg 2014-05-21 Public domain in the USA. 108 Hissey, James John 1847 1921 14030278 A Leisurely Tour in England E-text prepared by Giovanni Fini, Clarity, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive/American Libraries (https://archive.org/details/americana) "A Leisurely Tour in England" by James John Hissey is a travel narrative written in the early 20th century. This work captures the essence of leisurely exploration of rural England, reflecting on the beauty of the countryside, quaint villages, and historical sites. The author embarks on a nostalgic journey, detailing his encounters as he traverses the backroads of England in his motor-car, which serves as a means to enjoy the picturesque landscapes without haste. The opening of the narrative sets the tone for an exploration grounded in a leisurely pace, emphasizing the joys of taking one's time to appreciate the surroundings. Hissey shares his musings on different travel methods and the charm of motoring through England's less-traveled paths. This section introduces us to some beautiful landscapes, such as the rolling South Downs, and quaint villages like West Dean, where he encounters a peaceful farmstead and a yoke of oxen. The writer's reflections convey a deep appreciation for the unspoiled beauty of the countryside and the importance of savoring the journey rather than rushing through it, hinting at the delightful discoveries that await those who choose to explore with a mind open to unexpected encounters. (This is an automatically generated summary.) file:///public/vhost/g/gutenberg/html/files/45712/45712-h/images/cover.jpg en Wales -- Description and travel England -- Description and travel DA Text Browsing: Culture/Civilization/Society Browsing: History - European Browsing: Travel & Geography 731844 731592 2024-09-19T07:33:24.330502 2023-09-20T04:03:04.489114 text/html text/html 733948 2014-06-07T13:42:55 text/html 1455019 2014-06-07T13:51:08 text/html application/zip 1537063 2024-09-19T07:33:36.398489 application/epub+zip 1545735 2024-09-19T07:33:27.186487 application/epub+zip 331080 2024-09-19T07:33:25.893524 application/epub+zip 1732418 2024-09-19T07:33:43.229414 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1672312 2024-09-19T07:33:34.619469 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 463274 2022-09-20T19:43:04.492395 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 646256 646035 2024-09-19T07:33:23.092493 2023-09-20T04:03:03.303096 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 645785 2014-05-21T13:16:52 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 255618 2014-05-21T13:16:52 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 application/zip 645792 2014-05-21T13:16:52 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 255592 2014-05-21T13:16:52 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 20424 2024-09-19T07:33:43.391393 application/rdf+xml 14958 2024-09-19T07:33:26.006493 image/jpeg 2514 2024-09-19T07:33:25.951503 image/jpeg 1458577 2024-09-19T07:33:24.478510 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