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Title: Through England on a side saddle in the time of William and Mary
Original Publication: London: Simpkin, Marshall & Co.; Hamilton, Adams & Co., 1888, reprint 2006.
Note: Reading ease score: 62.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits: Steve Mattern, Barry Abrahamsen, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.)
Summary: "Through England on a Side Saddle in the Time of William and Mary" by Celia Fiennes is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work is a diary detailing the travels and observations of Celia Fiennes as she journeys across England during the reign of William and Mary. It captures the social customs, landscapes, and notable landmarks of the time, offering readers a vivid depiction of early modern England through her eyes. The opening of the diary introduces Fiennes as a keen observer of her surroundings, setting the stage for her detailed accounts of various journeys across England. She reflects on her motivations for traveling, primarily for health benefits, and emphasizes the importance of exploring one's native land. The beginning includes her experiences traveling through different towns and cities, such as Salisbury, where she describes the town's structure, the cathedral, and local market life in great detail. Each entry showcases her appreciation for the architecture, local customs, and the rich history embedded in the landscapes she encounters, inviting readers to join her on this immersive exploration of 17th-century England. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Fiennes, Celia, 1662-1741
Author of introduction, etc.: Griffiths, Emily W.
EBook No.: 72156
Published: Nov 17, 2023
Downloads: 73
Language: English
Subject: England -- Description and travel -- Early works to 1800
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Through England on a side saddle in the time of William and Mary
Original Publication: London: Simpkin, Marshall & Co.; Hamilton, Adams & Co., 1888, reprint 2006.
Note: Reading ease score: 62.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits: Steve Mattern, Barry Abrahamsen, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.)
Summary: "Through England on a Side Saddle in the Time of William and Mary" by Celia Fiennes is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work is a diary detailing the travels and observations of Celia Fiennes as she journeys across England during the reign of William and Mary. It captures the social customs, landscapes, and notable landmarks of the time, offering readers a vivid depiction of early modern England through her eyes. The opening of the diary introduces Fiennes as a keen observer of her surroundings, setting the stage for her detailed accounts of various journeys across England. She reflects on her motivations for traveling, primarily for health benefits, and emphasizes the importance of exploring one's native land. The beginning includes her experiences traveling through different towns and cities, such as Salisbury, where she describes the town's structure, the cathedral, and local market life in great detail. Each entry showcases her appreciation for the architecture, local customs, and the rich history embedded in the landscapes she encounters, inviting readers to join her on this immersive exploration of 17th-century England. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Fiennes, Celia, 1662-1741
Author of introduction, etc.: Griffiths, Emily W.
EBook No.: 72156
Published: Nov 17, 2023
Downloads: 73
Language: English
Subject: England -- Description and travel -- Early works to 1800
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.