| Author |
Wordsworth, Dorothy, 1771-1855 |
| Editor |
Shairp, John Campbell, 1819-1885 |
| Title |
Recollections of a Tour Made in Scotland A.D. 1803
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 65.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
This ebook was transcribed by Les Bowler
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| Summary |
"Recollections of a Tour Made in Scotland A.D. 1803" by Dorothy Wordsworth is a travel journal written in the early 19th century. This work serves as an intimate account of a journey through Scotland taken by the author with her brother, the poet William Wordsworth, and their companion Samuel Taylor Coleridge. The narrative is rich with descriptions of the landscapes, towns, and people they encounter, reflecting the authors' engagement with nature and a deep appreciation for the culture of Scotland. The opening of this journal sets the stage for their travels, detailing the group’s departure from Keswick and their observations as they journey. Dorothy provides a vivid portrayal of the natural beauty surrounding them, from rolling hills to quaint villages, as well as insights into the local life they observe. The narrative captures their encounters with both scenic landscapes and the characters they meet, illustrating a blend of reflection and detail that offers readers a glimpse into the emotional undercurrents of their shared experiences. As the journey unfolds, the early impressions of their surroundings foreshadow a deeper exploration of both Scotland's beauty and the resonance of the land with the lives of its people. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
DA: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe
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| Subject |
Scotland -- Description and travel
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| Subject |
Wordsworth, Dorothy, 1771-1855 -- Travel -- Scotland
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
28880 |
| Release Date |
May 19, 2009 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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