02515cam a22003613u 4500 67784 UtSlPG 20260610134550.0 m cr n 260607r20221906utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 06035604 UtSlPG en iso639-1 DA Ball, Wilfrid, 1853-1917 Sussex, Painted by Wilfrid Ball Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2022 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Text attributed to Hilaire Belloc. Release date is 2022-04-06 Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images available at The Internet Archive) "Sussex, Painted by Wilfrid Ball" by Hilaire Belloc is a detailed geographical and historical exploration of Sussex, likely written in the early 20th century. This work serves as both an informative guide and a companion volume to the similarly themed "Wessex," focusing on the county's physical characteristics and its historical significance. Belloc engages in a vivid depiction of the region's landscapes, towns, and the topographical features that shape Sussex's unique personality. The opening of this work lays a foundation for the discussion by outlining the physical geography of Sussex, emphasizing its distinct character shaped by historical and topographical causes. Belloc contrasts Sussex with other English counties, discussing its early settlements, notable rivers, and various terrains such as the coastal plain and the South Downs. He implies that the county's inhabitants historically faced significant barriers due to natural obstacles like the Weald forest, which affected travel and communication, ultimately influencing its cultural and historical development. Through this initial survey, Belloc prepares the reader to appreciate Sussex's rich history and landscape as the narrative unfolds further. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: United Kingdom: A&C Black ltd, 1906 Sussex (England) -- Description and travel Sussex (England) -- History Sussex (England) -- Pictorial works Belloc, Hilaire, 1870-1953 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/67784 108606 108606