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Title: Lake country sketches

Original Publication: Glasgow: James MacLehose and Sons, 1902.

Note: Reading ease score: 70.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Contents: Reminiscences of Wordsworth among the peasantry of Westmoreland -- With the black-headed gulls in Cumberland -- At the Grasmere play -- James Cropper of Ellergreen -- A day with Roman and Norse -- Arctic splendours at the English lakes -- William Pearson of Borderside -- Joseph Hawell, a Skiddaw shepherd -- A famous yew tree -- Lodore after storm -- A north country Nimrod [John-Crozier] -- A winter day on Derwentwater -- Wordsword at Cockermouth -- Mountain silence and valley song.

Credits: Al Haines

Summary: "Lake Country Sketches" by H. D. Rawnsley is a collection of essays and reminiscences written in the early 20th century. The work reflects the author's affection for the Lake District, focusing on the region's landscapes, local characters, and its connection to the poet William Wordsworth. Through these essays, Rawnsley explores the intersection of nature, culture, and memory that shapes the identity of this unique locale. The opening of the collection delves into the memories of William Wordsworth as recollected by the local peasantry, providing a vivid portrayal of the poet's presence in their lives and the changes in their community since his death. Rawnsley interviews several locals who share anecdotes and impressions of Wordsworth, depicting him as a somewhat distant yet respected figure among the simple folk of Westmoreland. The author captures the essence of rural life and the lingering influences of the poet's work on the landscape and its inhabitants, setting the tone for a thoughtful exploration of the Lake District's beauty and its literary heritage. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Rawnsley, H. D. (Hardwicke Drummond), 1851-1920

EBook No.: 71718

Published: Sep 25, 2023

Downloads: 74

Language: English

Subject: Lake District (England)

Subject: Wordsworth, William, 1770-1850 -- Homes and haunts -- England -- Lake District

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

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:71718:2 2023-09-25T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Rawnsley, H. D. (Hardwicke Drummond) en 1
2024-11-13T03:36:18Z Lake country sketches

This edition has images.

Title: Lake country sketches

Original Publication: Glasgow: James MacLehose and Sons, 1902.

Note: Reading ease score: 70.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Contents: Reminiscences of Wordsworth among the peasantry of Westmoreland -- With the black-headed gulls in Cumberland -- At the Grasmere play -- James Cropper of Ellergreen -- A day with Roman and Norse -- Arctic splendours at the English lakes -- William Pearson of Borderside -- Joseph Hawell, a Skiddaw shepherd -- A famous yew tree -- Lodore after storm -- A north country Nimrod [John-Crozier] -- A winter day on Derwentwater -- Wordsword at Cockermouth -- Mountain silence and valley song.

Credits: Al Haines

Summary: "Lake Country Sketches" by H. D. Rawnsley is a collection of essays and reminiscences written in the early 20th century. The work reflects the author's affection for the Lake District, focusing on the region's landscapes, local characters, and its connection to the poet William Wordsworth. Through these essays, Rawnsley explores the intersection of nature, culture, and memory that shapes the identity of this unique locale. The opening of the collection delves into the memories of William Wordsworth as recollected by the local peasantry, providing a vivid portrayal of the poet's presence in their lives and the changes in their community since his death. Rawnsley interviews several locals who share anecdotes and impressions of Wordsworth, depicting him as a somewhat distant yet respected figure among the simple folk of Westmoreland. The author captures the essence of rural life and the lingering influences of the poet's work on the landscape and its inhabitants, setting the tone for a thoughtful exploration of the Lake District's beauty and its literary heritage. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Rawnsley, H. D. (Hardwicke Drummond), 1851-1920

EBook No.: 71718

Published: Sep 25, 2023

Downloads: 74

Language: English

Subject: Lake District (England)

Subject: Wordsworth, William, 1770-1850 -- Homes and haunts -- England -- Lake District

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

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:71718:3 2023-09-25T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Rawnsley, H. D. (Hardwicke Drummond) en 1