Project Gutenberg 2004-04-01 Public domain in the USA. 64 Hudson, W. H. (William Henry) 1841 1922 Hudson, William Henry Harford, Henry Afoot in England Reading ease score: 64.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. Guide-books: an introduction -- On going back -- Walking and cycling -- Seeking a shelter -- Wind, wave, and spirit -- By Swallowfield -- Roman Calleva -- A gold day at Silchester -- Rural rides -- The last of his name -- Salisbury and its doves -- Whitesheet Hill -- Bath and Wells revisited -- The return of the native -- Summer days on the Otter -- In praise of the cow -- An old road leading nowhere -- Branscombe -- Abbotsbury -- Salisbury revisited -- Stonehenge -- The village and "The Stones" -- Following a river -- Troston -- My friend Jack. Produced by An Anonymous Volunteer, and David Widger "Afoot in England" by W. H. Hudson is a descriptive travel narrative written in the late 19th century. The book explores the beauty of the English countryside through the lens of walking, cycling, and the intimate connections formed with the landscapes and the people encountered along the way, encouraging readers to appreciate the spontaneity of discovery rather than relying on guidebooks for all information. The opening of the book begins with a reflection on the abundance of guidebooks available in England and their mixed value to travelers. It presents a thoughtful critique of how these guides can detract from the genuine experience of exploration, emphasizing that the joy of true discovery lies in encountering places without preconceived notions. Hudson recounts a journey that leads him to a quaint village where he experiences the beauty of a church's bells echoing through the hills. This unexpected delight, along with the engaging tales and traditions he uncovers, serves as a testament to the richer experiences that come from wandering and observing rather than being overly directed by written guidance. This opening sets the stage for Hudson's celebration of immersive travel experiences throughout the book. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en England -- Description and travel DA Text United Kingdom Browsing: History - European Browsing: Travel & Geography 528704 528705 2024-10-03T05:11:07.824470 2023-10-03T05:26:54.449653 text/html text/html 522599 2013-01-25T14:00:42 text/html; charset=us-ascii 192104 2013-01-25T14:00:42 text/html; charset=us-ascii application/zip 265328 2024-10-03T05:11:15.791473 application/epub+zip 274815 2024-10-03T05:11:10.331460 application/epub+zip 274815 2024-10-03T05:11:08.699458 application/epub+zip 462203 2024-10-03T05:11:20.022358 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 435179 2024-10-03T05:11:14.902404 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 413371 2022-09-03T07:18:08.081381 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 473365 473330 2024-10-03T05:11:07.033477 2023-10-03T05:26:53.914669 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 473226 2009-03-28T17:16:38 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 186174 2009-03-28T17:17:26 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 20194 2024-10-03T05:11:20.471380 application/rdf+xml 13241 2024-10-03T05:11:09.377431 image/jpeg 3426 2024-10-03T05:11:09.047432 image/jpeg 258189 2024-10-03T05:11:07.872433 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