Abbotsford; Beautiful Britain Series
| AUTHOR | Anonymous |
| PUBLISHER | Alpha Edition (05/01/2021) |
| PRODUCT TYPE | Paperback (Paperback) |
Description
An invitation to wander without leaving your chair, and to glimpse a world where roads were mapped by curiosity as much as by compass. Abbotsford; Beautiful Britain Series, by Anonymous, offers a carefully curated voyage through the British countryside and its storied estates. This illustrated travelogue gathers poignant vignettes, scenic observations, and practical notes from a Victorian-era traveller's gaze, presenting a heritage travel anthology that feels both intimate and expansive. For armchair travellers and heritage tourists alike, the book becomes a map of sensibilities-an evocative tour through historic houses and estates, literary heritage sites, and the edges of the Scottish borders setting-where every page pausingly reframes familiar landscapes with fresh reverence. The work carries notable literary and historical resonance: it captures a long-vanished cadence of travel writing while quietly shaping later generations' understanding of Britain's cultural fabric. It is written with clear, accessible prose that blends documentary observation with contemplative prose, making it appealing to casual readers and to collectors of classic literature alike. This is more than nostalgia; it is a careful preservation of voice, place, and memory. Selling points: Out of print for decades and now republished by Alpha Editions. Restored for today's and future generations. More than a reprint - a collector's item and a cultural treasure. This edition is a gateway to British scenery, celebrated sites, and the enduring charm of Great Britain travel essays.
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ISBN-13:
9789354546150
ISBN-10:
9354546153
Binding:
Paperback or Softback (Trade Paperback (Us))
Content Language:
English
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Page Count:
50
Carton Quantity:
142
Product Dimensions:
6.00 x 0.12 x 9.00 inches
Weight:
0.19 pound(s)
Country of Origin:
US
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BISAC Categories
History | General
History | Essays & Travelogues
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An invitation to wander without leaving your chair, and to glimpse a world where roads were mapped by curiosity as much as by compass. Abbotsford; Beautiful Britain Series, by Anonymous, offers a carefully curated voyage through the British countryside and its storied estates. This illustrated travelogue gathers poignant vignettes, scenic observations, and practical notes from a Victorian-era traveller's gaze, presenting a heritage travel anthology that feels both intimate and expansive. For armchair travellers and heritage tourists alike, the book becomes a map of sensibilities-an evocative tour through historic houses and estates, literary heritage sites, and the edges of the Scottish borders setting-where every page pausingly reframes familiar landscapes with fresh reverence. The work carries notable literary and historical resonance: it captures a long-vanished cadence of travel writing while quietly shaping later generations' understanding of Britain's cultural fabric. It is written with clear, accessible prose that blends documentary observation with contemplative prose, making it appealing to casual readers and to collectors of classic literature alike. This is more than nostalgia; it is a careful preservation of voice, place, and memory. Selling points: Out of print for decades and now republished by Alpha Editions. Restored for today's and future generations. More than a reprint - a collector's item and a cultural treasure. This edition is a gateway to British scenery, celebrated sites, and the enduring charm of Great Britain travel essays.
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