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LoC No.: 02030490

Title: Cycle Rides Round London

Note: Illustrated by the author.

Note: Reading ease score: 60.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Contents: Chenies and the Milton country -- Surbiton to Leatherhead -- Ightham Mote and the Vale of Medway -- The Darenth and the Crays -- Croydon to Knockholt Beeches and the Kentish Commons -- In old-world Essex -- Among the Essex hills -- Abinger, Leith Hill, and Dorking -- Ripley and the Surrey Commons -- Rural Middlesex -- Under the North Downs -- The suburban Thames -- The southern suburbs: Kingston to Ewell, Warlingham, and Croydon -- Ewell to Merstham, Godstone, and Lingfield -- Hever Castle, Penshurst, and Tonbridge -- To Stoke Poges and Burnham Beeches -- Dartford to Rochester, Aylesford, and Borough Green -- Middlesex and Hertfordshire byways -- The back way to Brighton -- Barking to Southend and Sheppey.

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Summary: "Cycle Rides Round London" by Charles G. Harper is a travel guide and cycling narrative written in the early 20th century. The work revolves around scenic cycle routes in the countryside surrounding London, detailing the picturesque views, historical landmarks, and quaint villages along these paths. Harper's narrative invites readers to explore the landscape and heritage of the regions around London, blending personal anecdotes with detailed descriptions of various cycling excursions. The opening of the narrative sets the stage for these rides by reflecting on the evolution of cycling as a leisure activity, commenting on its growing popularity among Londoners who wish to escape to the countryside. Harper introduces his readers to a ride starting from Southall Station, describing the transition from urban sprawl into the peaceful byways of the English countryside. Along the journey, he highlights various features, including charming villages like Ickenham and Ruislip, and the natural beauty surrounding them, providing insights into both the landscapes and the historical significance of the sights encountered. This blend of personal experience and informative travel writing provides a delightful introduction to the author's explorations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Harper, Charles G. (Charles George), 1863-1943

EBook No.: 58764

Published: Jan 24, 2019

Downloads: 165

Language: English

Subject: England -- Description and travel

Subject: Cycling -- England

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

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

LoC No.: 02030490

Title: Cycle Rides Round London

Note: Illustrated by the author.

Note: Reading ease score: 60.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Contents: Chenies and the Milton country -- Surbiton to Leatherhead -- Ightham Mote and the Vale of Medway -- The Darenth and the Crays -- Croydon to Knockholt Beeches and the Kentish Commons -- In old-world Essex -- Among the Essex hills -- Abinger, Leith Hill, and Dorking -- Ripley and the Surrey Commons -- Rural Middlesex -- Under the North Downs -- The suburban Thames -- The southern suburbs: Kingston to Ewell, Warlingham, and Croydon -- Ewell to Merstham, Godstone, and Lingfield -- Hever Castle, Penshurst, and Tonbridge -- To Stoke Poges and Burnham Beeches -- Dartford to Rochester, Aylesford, and Borough Green -- Middlesex and Hertfordshire byways -- The back way to Brighton -- Barking to Southend and Sheppey.

Credits: Produced by Chris Curnow, Chris Jordan 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: "Cycle Rides Round London" by Charles G. Harper is a travel guide and cycling narrative written in the early 20th century. The work revolves around scenic cycle routes in the countryside surrounding London, detailing the picturesque views, historical landmarks, and quaint villages along these paths. Harper's narrative invites readers to explore the landscape and heritage of the regions around London, blending personal anecdotes with detailed descriptions of various cycling excursions. The opening of the narrative sets the stage for these rides by reflecting on the evolution of cycling as a leisure activity, commenting on its growing popularity among Londoners who wish to escape to the countryside. Harper introduces his readers to a ride starting from Southall Station, describing the transition from urban sprawl into the peaceful byways of the English countryside. Along the journey, he highlights various features, including charming villages like Ickenham and Ruislip, and the natural beauty surrounding them, providing insights into both the landscapes and the historical significance of the sights encountered. This blend of personal experience and informative travel writing provides a delightful introduction to the author's explorations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Harper, Charles G. (Charles George), 1863-1943

EBook No.: 58764

Published: Jan 24, 2019

Downloads: 165

Language: English

Subject: England -- Description and travel

Subject: Cycling -- England

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

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.