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A Londoner's Walk To The Land's End

- And A Trip To The Scilly Isles (1855)

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""A Londoner's Walk to the Land's End: And a Trip to the Scilly Isles"" is a travelogue written by Walter White and first published in 1855. The book chronicles White's journey from London to the southernmost point of England, Land's End, on foot. Along the way, he describes the towns and villages he passes through, the people he meets, and the natural beauty of the English countryside. After reaching Land's End, White takes a steamboat to the Scilly Isles, a group of islands off the coast of Cornwall. He spends several weeks exploring the islands, describing their unique flora and fauna, as well as the local customs and traditions. Throughout the book, White provides historical and cultural context for the places he visits, and reflects on the impact of industrialization and modernization on rural England. He also includes anecdotes and observations about the people he encounters, offering a glimpse into Victorian society. Overall, ""A Londoner's Walk to the Land's End: And a Trip to the Scilly Isles"" is a charming and informative travelogue that captures the spirit of adventure and curiosity that characterized the Victorian era.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9781164536529
  • Indbinding:
  • Paperback
  • Sideantal:
  • 372
  • Udgivet:
  • 10. september 2010
  • Størrelse:
  • 152x229x20 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 494 g.
  • BLACK WEEK
Leveringstid: 2-3 uger
Forventet levering: 17. december 2024
Forlænget returret til d. 31. januar 2025

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""A Londoner's Walk to the Land's End: And a Trip to the Scilly Isles"" is a travelogue written by Walter White and first published in 1855. The book chronicles White's journey from London to the southernmost point of England, Land's End, on foot. Along the way, he describes the towns and villages he passes through, the people he meets, and the natural beauty of the English countryside. After reaching Land's End, White takes a steamboat to the Scilly Isles, a group of islands off the coast of Cornwall. He spends several weeks exploring the islands, describing their unique flora and fauna, as well as the local customs and traditions. Throughout the book, White provides historical and cultural context for the places he visits, and reflects on the impact of industrialization and modernization on rural England. He also includes anecdotes and observations about the people he encounters, offering a glimpse into Victorian society. Overall, ""A Londoner's Walk to the Land's End: And a Trip to the Scilly Isles"" is a charming and informative travelogue that captures the spirit of adventure and curiosity that characterized the Victorian era.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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