The Rivers of Great Britain, Descriptive, Historical, Pictorial: Rivers of the…
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"The Rivers of Great Britain, Descriptive, Historical, Pictorial: Rivers of the South and West Coasts" is a descriptive and historical account written in the late 19th century. This work explores the rivers of England, focusing specifically on those located on the southern and western coasts. The text likely features a blend of picturesque depictions, historical anecdotes, and detailed descriptions of the landscapes surrounding each river, captivating readers with the serene beauty and
rich history of these waterways. The opening of the book presents a transcribed note that references the 1897 edition and addresses editorial corrections. It begins by emphasizing the noteworthy characteristics of southern chalk streams, particularly the Canterbury Stour and its tributaries, highlighting their importance to anglers and the unique qualities of their crystal-clear waters. The author paints a vivid picture of the tranquil beauty these rivers offer, contrasting them with the more turbulent rivers found in northern England. As the narrative unfolds, it introduces readers to various locales and historical anecdotes connected to these rivers, setting the stage for a detailed exploration of the waterways that define the charm of Great Britain. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Various |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 17003771 |
| Title | The Rivers of Great Britain, Descriptive, Historical, Pictorial: Rivers of the South and West Coasts |
| Contents | The southern chalk streams / William Senior -- Rivers of Devon / W.W. Hutchings -- Rivers of Cornwall / Hugh W. Strong -- The Parret and the Lower Avon / Hugh W. Strong -- The Severn / Rev. Professor Bonney -- The Wye / E.W. Sabel -- The Usk / E.W. Sabel -- Rivers of South Wales / Charles Edwardes -- Rivers of North Wales / Aaron Watson -- The Mersey / W.S. Cameron -- Rivers of Lancashire and Lakeland / William Senior -- Rivers of the Solway Firth / Francis Watt -- Rivers of Ayrshire / John Geddie -- The Clyde / John Geddie. |
| Credits |
Produced by Chris Curnow, Reiner Ruf, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 60.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DA: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe |
| Subject | Great Britain -- Description and travel |
| Subject | Rivers -- Great Britain |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 47292 |
| Release Date | Nov 5, 2014 |
| Last Update | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 1573 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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