Cycle Rides Round London

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Harper, Charles G. (Charles George), 1863-1943.

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Cycle Rides Round London" by Charles G. Harper is a travel guide and cycling narrative written in the early 20th century. The work revolves around scenic cycle routes in the countryside surrounding London, detailing the picturesque views, historical landmarks, and quaint villages along these paths. Harper's narrative invites readers to explore the landscape and heritage of the regions around London, blending personal anecdotes with detailed descriptions of various cycling excursions. The opening of the narrative sets the stage for these rides by reflecting on the evolution of cycling as a leisure activity, commenting on its growing popularity among Londoners who wish to escape to the countryside. Harper introduces his readers to a ride starting from Southall Station, describing the transition from urban sprawl into the peaceful byways of the English countryside. Along the journey, he highlights various features, including charming villages like Ickenham and Ruislip, and the natural beauty surrounding them, providing insights into both the landscapes and the historical significance of the sights encountered. This blend of personal experience and informative travel writing provides a delightful introduction to the author's explorations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Contents:

Chenies and the Milton country

Surbiton to Leatherhead

Ightham Mote and the Vale of Medway

The Darenth and the Crays

Croydon to Knockholt Beeches and the Kentish Commons

In old-world Essex

Among the Essex hills

Abinger, Leith Hill, and Dorking

Ripley and the Surrey Commons

Rural Middlesex

Under the North Downs

The suburban Thames

The southern suburbs: Kingston to Ewell, Warlingham, and Croydon

Ewell to Merstham, Godstone, and Lingfield

Hever Castle, Penshurst, and Tonbridge

To Stoke Poges and Burnham Beeches

Dartford to Rochester, Aylesford, and Borough Green

Middlesex and Hertfordshire byways

The back way to Brighton

Barking to Southend and Sheppey.

Credits:

Produced by Chris Curnow, Chris Jordan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)

Notes:

Illustrated by the author.

Reading ease score: 60.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Release date is 2019-01-24