Project Gutenberg 2014-12-07 Public domain in the USA. 160 Grindon, Leo H. (Leo Hartley) 1818 1904 Grindon, Leopold Hartley Country Rambles, and Manchester Walks and Wild Flowers Being Rural Wanderings in Cheshire, Lancashire, Derbyshire, and Yorkshire Produced by Brian Wilcox, 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) "Country Rambles, and Manchester Walks and Wild Flowers" by Leo H. Grindon is a collection of essays and observations on the natural landscapes and flora surrounding Manchester, written in the late 19th century. This work serves not only as a guide to the picturesque spots in the rural districts of Cheshire, Lancashire, Derbyshire, and Yorkshire, but also as an encouragement for readers to appreciate and engage with the natural world. The text aims to stimulate a greater connection to nature, particularly for those living in urban areas. The beginning of the book introduces readers to the beauty of the countryside, emphasizing that despite urban expansion, sanctuaries of nature are always nearby for those willing to seek them out. Grindon establishes a theme of exploration and appreciation for the simple pleasures found in natural settings, encouraging readers to savor the sights and sounds of flora and fauna. He highlights the value of pastoral visits and leisurely walks, noting the joy derived from observing the changing seasons and discovering wildflowers. The work promises a blend of personal anecdotes, botanical insights, and guided explorations of local beauty, appealing to both seasoned nature enthusiasts and casual readers looking to expand their experience of the outdoors. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en England -- Description and travel Natural history -- England -- Manchester DA QH Text Browsing: History - General Browsing: Nature/Gardening/Animals Browsing: Travel & Geography 614834 614926 2024-09-20T03:51:13.359190 2023-09-20T13:56:29.113804 text/html text/html 623075 2014-12-07T11:11:30 text/html; charset=iso-8859-1 3930345 2014-12-07T11:11:38 text/html; charset=iso-8859-1 application/zip 4393795 2024-09-20T03:51:24.239189 application/epub+zip 4398190 2024-09-20T03:51:15.646212 application/epub+zip 278740 2024-09-20T03:51:14.688252 application/epub+zip 4567405 2024-09-20T03:51:30.525598 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 4233919 2024-09-20T03:51:22.912246 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 400192 2022-09-21T15:19:30.056231 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 500923 500720 2024-09-20T03:51:11.919242 2023-09-20T13:56:27.497754 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 500899 2014-12-07T11:11:30 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 197112 2014-12-07T11:11:38 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 application/zip 18826 2024-09-20T03:51:30.676596 application/rdf+xml 20397 2024-09-20T03:51:14.818175 image/jpeg 2841 2024-09-20T03:51:14.755197 image/jpeg 3935750 2024-09-20T03:51:13.605165 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