02297cam a22003013u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000330011324500550014626400510020130000470025233600260029933700260032533800360035150000310038750800950041852013160051353400450182965300610187485600430193599900170197836367UtSlPG20260610133829.0mcr n260607r2011||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aDA1 aRitchie, Leitch,d1800?-186514aThe Wye and Its Associations: A Picturesque Ramble 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2011  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2011-06-10  aTranscribed from the 1841 Longman, Orme, Brown, Green, and Longmans edition by David Price  a"The Wye and Its Associations: A Picturesque Ramble" by Leitch Ritchie is a travel narrative written in the early 19th century. This work explores the scenic beauty and historical significance of the River Wye, one of England's most celebrated rivers, from its source on Plinlimmon to its confluence with the Severn. Ritchie aims to connect the natural landscape with its romantic and historical associations, providing a guide for both travelers and armchair readers.  The opening of the book sets the stage for Ritchie's exploration by discussing the unique characteristics of English scenery, particularly those found along the River Wye. He reflects on the English propensity to seek picturesque landscapes both at home and abroad, noting how the beauty of familiar surroundings is often appreciated more fully after travel. Ritchie introduces various picturesque locations, such as Worcester and the surrounding countryside, before embarking on a journey that leads to the Wye's source, emphasizing the tranquil and idyllic aspects of the Welsh landscape while illustrating the humble yet content lives of its inhabitants. His descriptions blend observations of nature with reflections on society, establishing a rich context for the adventures that lie ahead. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aWye, River (Wales and England) -- Description and travel40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/36367  c77207d77207