Project Gutenberg 2014-09-10 Public domain in the USA. 210 Heath, Sidney 1872 1953 Heath, Sidney Herbert Heath, Sidney H. Haslehust, E. W. 1866 1949 Haslehust, Ernest William Haslehurst, Ernest William Haslehurst, E. W. Hazelhurst, Ernest The Heart of Wessex Beautiful England Produced by Shaun Pinder 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 Heart of Wessex" by Sidney Heath is a descriptive travel book written in the late 19th century. This publication offers an evocative portrayal of South Dorset, exploring the landscapes and cultural heritage of the region famously depicted in the works of Thomas Hardy. The book effectively highlights the unique beauty and historical significance of Wessex, which has become a symbol of rural England, emphasizing its natural scenery and the architectural beauty of its villages and towns. In "The Heart of Wessex," the author takes readers on a journey through notable locations such as Dorchester, Weymouth, and Puddletown, intertwining historical narratives with personal anecdotes to evoke the charm of the English countryside. Heath meticulously relates the connections between the region's landscapes and Hardy's literature, examining various places featured in his novels, including the houses and landmarks significant to characters like Gabriel Oak and Tess. Through poetic language and rich detail, the book immerses readers in the picturesque views, local traditions, and intricate histories that characterize Wessex, offering both a celebration of its beauty and a call to appreciate its cultural legacy. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en Wessex (England) -- Description and travel Hardy, Thomas, 1840-1928. Wessex novels -- Settings DA Text Browsing: Culture/Civilization/Society Browsing: History - General Browsing: Travel & Geography 120130 119852 2024-09-19T13:59:59.987576 2023-09-20T10:01:18.007826 text/html text/html 114066 2014-09-10T14:47:16 text/html; charset=utf-8 908478 2014-09-10T14:47:18 text/html; charset=utf-8 application/zip 888234 2024-09-19T14:00:03.129560 application/epub+zip 889140 2024-09-19T14:00:00.832652 application/epub+zip 111993 2024-09-19T14:00:00.406571 application/epub+zip 937016 2024-09-19T14:00:05.025563 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 925593 2024-09-19T14:00:02.726558 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 150709 2022-09-21T09:48:27.555478 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 103953 103764 2024-09-19T13:59:59.684576 2023-09-20T10:01:17.519826 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 104190 2014-09-10T14:47:16 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 41714 2014-09-10T14:47:18 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 application/zip 104188 2014-09-10T14:47:16 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 41685 2014-09-10T14:47:18 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 21612 2024-09-19T14:00:05.159575 application/rdf+xml 16090 2024-09-19T14:00:00.480587 image/jpeg 2967 2024-09-19T14:00:00.443562 image/jpeg 925940 2024-09-19T14:00:00.047598 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 en.wikipedia