What to See in England : A Guide to Places of Historic Interest, Natural Beauty or Literary Association

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Home, Gordon, 1878-1969

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"What to See in England" by Gordon Home is a travel guidebook written in the early 20th century. The work serves as a comprehensive resource for curious travelers seeking information on historic sites, natural beauty spots, and locations of literary significance across England and Wales. The author aims to facilitate easy access to key attractions, making it especially useful for holidaymakers and weekend visitors. The opening of the guidebook establishes its purpose, emphasizing a user-friendly format that helps readers identify notable destinations close to London and beyond. It outlines various modes of transport, fare details, and accommodation options for each recommended site, beginning with places like Ham House and Petersham, Walton-on-Thames, and Harrow. Additionally, the text introduces the historical context of these locations, hinting at captivating stories associated with figures such as Captain Vancouver and literary icons like Charles Dickens, thereby engaging the reader's imagination as they plan their explorations of England's rich heritage. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

E-text prepared by Ted Garvin, Linda Cantoni, and Project Gutenberg Distributed Proofreaders

Notes:

Reading ease score: 72.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Release date is 2004-03-01