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Title: Sketch-Book of the North
Note: Reading ease score: 69.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary: "Sketch-Book of the North" by George Eyre-Todd is a collection of reflective essays and descriptions of the Scottish landscape and its historical significance written in the late 19th century. The work explores various aspects of the North of Scotland, delving into themes of nature, history, and the cultural heritage of the region. Through evocative prose, Eyre-Todd captures vivid imagery and stories that resonate with the identity and traditions of Scotland. At the start of the book, the reader is introduced to tranquil scenes of the Scottish landscape, highlighted by the remnants of Roman roads and the lush valleys leading to ancient towns. Eyre-Todd elegantly intertwines historical reflections with present-day observations, recalling notable battles and figures that have shaped Scotland's past. This opening sets a tone of nostalgia and reverence, inviting readers to ponder the links between the landscape and the stories that are forever etched in its heritage, while preparing for more intimate vignettes of local culture, historical narratives, and personal reflections that follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Eyre-Todd, George, 1862-1937
Illustrator: Reid, S.
Illustrator: Boyd, A. S. (Alexander Stuart), 1854-1930
Illustrator: Mann, Harrington, 1864-1937
Illustrator: Monro, A.
EBook No.: 54083
Published: Jan 31, 2017
Downloads: 77
Language: English
Subject: Scotland -- Description and travel
Subject: Scotland -- History
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Sketch-Book of the North
Note: Reading ease score: 69.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Cathy Maxam, Charlie Howard, 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: "Sketch-Book of the North" by George Eyre-Todd is a collection of reflective essays and descriptions of the Scottish landscape and its historical significance written in the late 19th century. The work explores various aspects of the North of Scotland, delving into themes of nature, history, and the cultural heritage of the region. Through evocative prose, Eyre-Todd captures vivid imagery and stories that resonate with the identity and traditions of Scotland. At the start of the book, the reader is introduced to tranquil scenes of the Scottish landscape, highlighted by the remnants of Roman roads and the lush valleys leading to ancient towns. Eyre-Todd elegantly intertwines historical reflections with present-day observations, recalling notable battles and figures that have shaped Scotland's past. This opening sets a tone of nostalgia and reverence, inviting readers to ponder the links between the landscape and the stories that are forever etched in its heritage, while preparing for more intimate vignettes of local culture, historical narratives, and personal reflections that follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Eyre-Todd, George, 1862-1937
Illustrator: Reid, S.
Illustrator: Boyd, A. S. (Alexander Stuart), 1854-1930
Illustrator: Mann, Harrington, 1864-1937
Illustrator: Monro, A.
EBook No.: 54083
Published: Jan 31, 2017
Downloads: 77
Language: English
Subject: Scotland -- Description and travel
Subject: Scotland -- History
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.