Wanderings In Wessex

Wanderings In Wessex is a book written by Edric Holmes that takes readers on a journey through the beautiful and historic region of Wessex in England. The book is a collection of essays, each one describing a different aspect of the area, including its landscapes, architecture, history, and culture. Through his writing, Holmes paints a vivid picture of the countryside, its people, and their way of life. He also delves into the region's rich history, from the prehistoric era to the present day, and explores its connections to literature and art. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history and culture of England, and for those who love to explore the countryside and its hidden gems.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.