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LoC No.: 2008460657

Title: The Scouring of the White Horse; Or, The Long Vacation Ramble of a London Clerk

Note: Reading ease score: 80.8 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Credits: Produced by David Edwards and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This file was
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Summary: "The Scouring of the White Horse; Or, The Long Vacation Ramble of a London Clerk" by the author of “Tom Brown’s School Days” is a novel composed in the mid-19th century. This narrative follows the main character, a London clerk named Richard, as he embarks on a holiday trip from the city to Berkshire to reconnect with his rural roots and discover the legend of the ancient White Horse, all while experiencing the vibrant local culture and traditions. The opening of the book sets the stage for Richard's journey, beginning with an account of his office life, where he receives his quarterly pay and discusses plans for his upcoming holiday with co-workers. Excited about his time off, Richard decides to visit his old friend Joe in the countryside. With an invitation from Joe to witness the "scouring" of the White Horse, an ancient hill carving, Richard contemplates the history and mythology associated with this landmark as he prepares for the adventure. The narrative captures his thoughts and interactions with his friends, highlighting his enthusiasm for the holiday and providing a glimpse into both his character and the customs of the English countryside. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Hughes, Thomas, 1822-1896

Illustrator: Doyle, Richard, 1824-1883

EBook No.: 53241

Published: Oct 9, 2016

Downloads: 95

Language: English

Subject: White Horse, Vale of (England)

LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:53241:2 2016-10-09T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Doyle, Richard Hughes, Thomas en urn:lccn:2008460657 1
2024-11-09T23:03:37Z The Scouring of the White Horse; Or, The Long Vacation Ramble of a London Clerk

This edition has images.

LoC No.: 2008460657

Title: The Scouring of the White Horse; Or, The Long Vacation Ramble of a London Clerk

Note: Reading ease score: 80.8 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Credits: Produced by David Edwards and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This file was
produced from images generously made available by The
Internet Archive)

Summary: "The Scouring of the White Horse; Or, The Long Vacation Ramble of a London Clerk" by the author of “Tom Brown’s School Days” is a novel composed in the mid-19th century. This narrative follows the main character, a London clerk named Richard, as he embarks on a holiday trip from the city to Berkshire to reconnect with his rural roots and discover the legend of the ancient White Horse, all while experiencing the vibrant local culture and traditions. The opening of the book sets the stage for Richard's journey, beginning with an account of his office life, where he receives his quarterly pay and discusses plans for his upcoming holiday with co-workers. Excited about his time off, Richard decides to visit his old friend Joe in the countryside. With an invitation from Joe to witness the "scouring" of the White Horse, an ancient hill carving, Richard contemplates the history and mythology associated with this landmark as he prepares for the adventure. The narrative captures his thoughts and interactions with his friends, highlighting his enthusiasm for the holiday and providing a glimpse into both his character and the customs of the English countryside. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Hughes, Thomas, 1822-1896

Illustrator: Doyle, Richard, 1824-1883

EBook No.: 53241

Published: Oct 9, 2016

Downloads: 95

Language: English

Subject: White Horse, Vale of (England)

LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:53241:3 2016-10-09T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Doyle, Richard Hughes, Thomas en urn:lccn:2008460657 1