Project Gutenberg 2015-11-24 Public domain in the USA. 74 L'Estrange, A. G. K. (Alfred Guy Kingan) 1832 1915 L'Estrange, Alfred Guy Kingan Estrange, A. G. K. l' (Alfred Guy Kingan) Harper, Charles G. (Charles George) 1863 1943 Harper, C. G. 43047758 Royal Winchester: Wanderings in and about the Ancient Capital of England Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Fay Dunn and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "Royal Winchester: Wanderings in and about the Ancient Capital of England" by Rev. A. G. L'Estrange is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This detailed exploration invites readers to wander through Winchester, an ancient city rich in history, highlighting its significant landmarks, events, and legendary figures such as King Arthur and Alfred the Great. The work promises a blend of historical anecdotes and personal observations, aimed at both the amateur historian and those seeking a deeper understanding of England's past. The opening of the narrative sets the stage for the author's exploration of Winchester, where he arrives to meet friends and serve as their guide. He reflects on the search for antiquity and finds himself in the George Hotel, which sparks his desire to uncover the historical layers of the city. Through conversations with his companions, including intriguing insights about Winchester's historical significance and its transformation over centuries, the author begins to unveil the rich tapestry of the city’s past. The account hints at a mix of personal exploration and scholarly endeavor, with a focus on both grand historical narratives and the charming details of local life, which will engage readers interested in both history and travel literature. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en Winchester (England) -- Description and travel DA Text Browsing: History - European Browsing: Travel & Geography 504027 504034 2024-09-21T07:55:08.290271 2023-09-22T05:21:13.872977 text/html text/html 493981 2015-11-24T15:03:48 text/html; charset=utf-8 2856350 2015-11-24T15:03:52 text/html; charset=utf-8 application/zip 3411935 2024-09-21T07:55:19.034204 application/epub+zip 3409970 2024-09-21T07:55:10.666233 application/epub+zip 238935 2024-09-21T07:55:09.373218 application/epub+zip 3553390 2024-09-21T07:55:24.540196 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 3359712 2024-09-21T07:55:17.823193 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 329368 2022-09-22T20:42:54.915789 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 353825 353726 2024-09-21T07:55:06.588225 2023-09-22T05:21:11.747930 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 353927 2015-11-24T15:03:44 text/plain; charset=utf-8 140375 2015-11-24T15:03:50 text/plain; charset=utf-8 application/zip 18786 2024-09-21T07:55:24.735631 application/rdf+xml 17170 2024-09-21T07:55:09.543205 image/jpeg 2327 2024-09-21T07:55:09.458232 image/jpeg 2862375 2024-09-21T07:55:08.434251 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