02738cam a22003373u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000110010610000370011724500790015426400510023330000470028433600260033133700260035733800360038350000310041950501410045050801190059152013900071053400450210065300380214565300550218365300670223865300520230585600430235737625UtSlPG20260610133846.0mcr n260607r2011||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aDAaPS1 aHawthorne, Nathaniel,d1804-186410aOur Old Home, Vol. 2 :bAnnotated with Passages from the Author's Notebook 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2011  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2011-10-040 aNear Oxford -- Some of the haunts of Burns -- A London suburb -- Up the Thames -- Outside glimpses of English poverty -- Civic banquets.  aProduced by Juliet Sutherland, Matthew Wheaton and the
Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net  a"Our Old Home, Vol. 2" by Nathaniel Hawthorne is a travelogue written in the late 19th century. This reflective work encapsulates the author’s observations and experiences while exploring England, particularly focusing on historical sites, landscapes, and cultural insights during his visits to locales like Blenheim and the homes of famous figures such as Robert Burns. The narrative emphasizes not just the sights, but also the emotional and psychological impressions left on Hawthorne as he contemplates the deeper meanings behind these places.  The opening of the volume sets the tone for a leisurely exploration through the countryside, as Hawthorne, accompanied by his party, sets out on an excursion to Blenheim, the residence of the Duke of Marlborough. They navigate through quaint villages, noting the architecture and pastoral beauty, before arriving at the sprawling estate, steeped in history. Hawthorne describes the lush landscapes and significant landmarks they encounter, such as Rosamond’s Well and the Triumphal Pillar, while also reflecting on the gifts of nature and man that adorn Blenheim Park. Interlaced with observations on the Duke's legacy, his musings reveal a contemplative traveler grappling with the weight of history, fame, and the passage of time—elements that resonate throughout the entire volume. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aEngland -- Description and travel  aEngland -- Social life and customs -- 19th century  aHawthorne, Nathaniel, 1804-1864 -- Homes and haunts -- England  aAmericans -- England -- History -- 19th century40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/37625