A Week's Tramp in Dickens-Land by William R. Hughes
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| Author | Hughes, William R. (William Richard), 1830-1899 |
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| Illustrator | Kitton, Frederic George, 1856-1904 |
| LoC No. | 03003652 |
| Title |
A Week's Tramp in Dickens-Land Together with Personal Reminiscences of the 'Inimitable Boz' Therein Collected |
| Credits |
Produced by Chris Curnow, Emmy and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Summary | "A Week's Tramp in Dickens-Land" by William R. Hughes is a travelogue written in the late 19th century. The book captures the exploration of the locations associated with Charles Dickens, particularly in the county of Kent, where many of his novels are set. It weaves personal reminiscences and observations from the author's journey, making it a unique homage to the revered novelist and the places that inspired his timeless characters and stories. At the start of the narrative, Hughes introduces the reader to his pilgrimage with a fellow Dickens enthusiast, aiming to visit significant sites related to Dickens's life and works. The author reflects on the literary contributions that have detailed Dickens's "Dickens-Land" while setting out to create a personal experience that intertwines historical facts, engaging anecdotes, and the scenery of Kent. The opening chapters set the stage for their adventures, including a preliminary exploration of London, where they connect locations to Dickens's rich literary tapestry, detailing how these places influenced his characters and stories. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Dickens, Charles, 1812-1870 |
| Subject | England -- Description and travel |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 31394 |
| Release Date | Feb 25, 2010 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 133 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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