Wanderings In Wessex

""Wanderings in Wessex"" is a book written by Edric Holmes that takes the reader on a journey through the historic and picturesque region of Wessex in England. The book is a travelogue that describes the author's experiences and observations as he explores the countryside, towns, and villages of Wessex. The book is divided into chapters, each of which covers a different area or theme. The chapters are arranged in a logical sequence, starting with an introduction to Wessex and its history, followed by descriptions of the landscape, architecture, and culture of the region. The author provides vivid descriptions of the places he visits, including the famous landmarks such as Stonehenge and Salisbury Cathedral, as well as lesser-known sites that are off the beaten track. He also describes the people he meets along the way, from farmers and fishermen to artists and writers. Throughout the book, the author's love for the region shines through, and he encourages the reader to appreciate its beauty and history. The book is illustrated with photographs and maps that help to bring the text to life. Overall, ""Wanderings in Wessex"" is a delightful and informative book that will appeal to anyone interested in travel, history, and the English countryside.The railway from Wareham to Dorchester runs through the heart of that great wild tract that under the general name of Egdon Heath forms a picturesque and often gloomy background to many of Mr. Hardy's romances. These heath-lands are a marked characteristic of the scenery of this part of the county. Repellent at first, their dark beauty, more often than not, will capture the interest and perhaps awe of the stranger. Much more than a mere relic of the great forest that stretched for many miles west of Southampton Water and that in its stubborn wildness bade fair to break up the Saxon advance, the heaths of Dorset extend over a quarter of the area of the county.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.