Rural Rides

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Cobbett, William, 1763-1835

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Rural Rides" by William Cobbett is a travelogue and agricultural commentary written in the early 19th century. This work documents Cobbett's various journeys through rural England, providing insights into the agricultural practices, social conditions, and the landscapes he encounters along the way. The narrative offers a blend of personal observations and socio-political critiques, showcasing the author's strong opinions about the state of agriculture and the plight of farmers. The opening of the journey begins with Cobbett traveling from London to Newbury. He describes the atmospheric conditions, notably the dense fog, and contrasts the scenery with his experiences in America. As he travels through the countryside, his reflections touch on the poor state of farmers, the agricultural landscape, and his disdain for certain aspects of landownership and government policies. He critiques the pretensions of the gentry he encounters, exemplified by a park belonging to a Mr. Montague, and emphasizes the hardships faced by farmers as they grapple with economic challenges. This sets the stage for a broader exploration of rural life and the sociopolitical landscape of the time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Delphine Lettau and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net.

Notes:

Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rural_Rides

Reading ease score: 70.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Release date is 2010-11-08