02400cam a22003253u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000500011324500730016326400510023630000470028733600260033433700260036033800360038650000310042250800930045352012680054653400450181465300420185965300560190165300570195785600430201499900170205711160UtSlPG20260610133251.0mcr n260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aDA1 aGibbs, J. Arthurq(Joseph Arthur),d1867-189912aA Cotswold Village; Or, Country Life and Pursuits in Gloucestershire 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2004  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2004-02-01  aProduced by Dave Morgan, Charlie Kirschner and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team.  a"A Cotswold Village; Or, Country Life and Pursuits in Gloucestershire" by J. Arthur Gibbs is a descriptive account written in the late 19th century that provides an intimate portrayal of rural life in Gloucestershire. The work captures the charm and character of a small Cotswold village, exploring its landscapes, architecture, and the lives of its inhabitants through a blend of personal observation and poetic reflection.  The opening of the book invites readers into the picturesque Cotswold Hills, contrasting their stark, cold beauty with the vibrant life of the valley below. Gibbs recounts his first impression of the village, emphasizing its old stone cottages, lush trees, and the enchanting trout stream that flows nearby. As he describes the old manor house and its surrounding structures, he reveals a deep appreciation for the harmony between nature and architecture, as well as the sense of community among the villagers, highlighting the traditions that persist despite the encroaching changes of modern life. The idyllic setting serves as a backdrop to explore both the charm and the complexities of country existence, setting the stage for the deeper reflections on life and nature that will follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aVillages -- England -- Cotswold Hills  aCotswold Hills (England) -- Social life and customs  aGloucestershire (England) -- Social life and customs40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/11160  c52607d52607