An American Four-in-Hand in Britain by Andrew Carnegie
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"An American Four-in-Hand in Britain" by Andrew Carnegie is a travel narrative written in the late 19th century. This account details Carnegie's adventurous journey through England and Scotland, as he embarks on a grand coaching trip with a group of friends. The book vividly captures the experiences of the party, showcasing their camaraderie and the stunning landscapes they encounter along the way. The opening of the narrative sets a light-hearted and jovial
tone as Carnegie reflects on his youthful days spent wandering in England with friends. The author introduces the concept of "air-castles," dreams that people aspire to, which often unfold into unexpected realities. As the narrative progresses, Carnegie recounts the preparation for the journey, including the excitement of boarding the ship Bothnia bound for Britain. The camaraderie of the "Gay Charioteers" is prominent, highlighting their anticipation for a memorable excursion, filled with joyous moments and adventures together across the enchanting countryside of Great Britain. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919 |
|---|---|
| Title | An American Four-in-Hand in Britain |
| Credits |
Produced by Charlene Taylor, Melissa McDaniel and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 75.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DA: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe |
| Subject | Great Britain -- Description and travel |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 39790 |
| Release Date | May 25, 2012 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 587 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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