02646cam a22003253u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000540011324500260016726400510019330000470024433600260029133700260031733800360034350000310037950504910041050800140090152011290091553400670204465300280211165300830213985600550222285600430227771718UtSlPG20260610134646.0mcr n260607r20231902utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aDA1 aRawnsley, H. D.q(Hardwicke Drummond),d1851-192010aLake country sketches 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2023  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2023-09-250 aReminiscences of Wordsworth among the peasantry of Westmoreland -- With the black-headed gulls in Cumberland -- At the Grasmere play -- James Cropper of Ellergreen -- A day with Roman and Norse -- Arctic splendours at the English lakes -- William Pearson of Borderside -- Joseph Hawell, a Skiddaw shepherd -- A famous yew tree -- Lodore after storm -- A north country Nimrod [John-Crozier] -- A winter day on Derwentwater -- Wordsword at Cockermouth -- Mountain silence and valley song.  aAl Haines  a"Lake Country Sketches" by H. D. Rawnsley is a collection of essays and reminiscences written in the early 20th century. The work reflects the author's affection for the Lake District, focusing on the region's landscapes, local characters, and its connection to the poet William Wordsworth. Through these essays, Rawnsley explores the intersection of nature, culture, and memory that shapes the identity of this unique locale.  The opening of the collection delves into the memories of William Wordsworth as recollected by the local peasantry, providing a vivid portrayal of the poet's presence in their lives and the changes in their community since his death. Rawnsley interviews several locals who share anecdotes and impressions of Wordsworth, depicting him as a somewhat distant yet respected figure among the simple folk of Westmoreland. The author captures the essence of rural life and the lingering influences of the poet's work on the landscape and its inhabitants, setting the tone for a thoughtful exploration of the Lake District's beauty and its literary heritage. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  pOriginally published:cGlasgow: James MacLehose and Sons, 1902  aLake District (England)  aWordsworth, William, 1770-1850 -- Homes and haunts -- England -- Lake District4 uhttps://archive.org/details/lakecountrysketc00rawn40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/71718