02398cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000360011324500240014924600690017326400510024230000470029333600260034033700260036633800360039250000310042850801940045952012700065353400450192365300560196885600430202499900170206741165UtSlPG20260610133936.0mcr n260607r2012||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aDA1 aMothersole, Jessie,d1874?-195814aThe Isles of Scilly1 aThe Isles of Scilly :  Their story, their folk and their flowers 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2012  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2012-10-24  aProduced by sp1nd, Matthew Wheaton and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This
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by The Internet Archive)  a"The Isles of Scilly: Their Story, Their Folk & Their Flowers" by Jessie Mothersole is a descriptive travelogue written in the early 20th century. The work provides insights into the history, culture, and natural beauty of the Scilly Isles, situated off the coast of Cornwall. It delves into the unique industries of the islands, particularly focusing on their famous flower cultivation. Through vibrant descriptions, the author paints a portrait of the islands as an enchanting paradise that combines natural splendor with rich historical significance.  The opening of the book serves as an introduction, emphasizing the stunning colors and natural features of the Isles of Scilly, presenting them as a "virgin" retreat away from the industrialized world. Mothersole notes the abundant flowers that characterize the islands, highlighting how flower-growing has transformed local livelihoods. The text also reflects on the shift from older trades, like kelping, to the prosperous flower industry that has become a symbol of the islands. Readers are invited to appreciate the idyllic setting and the community spirit of its inhabitants, who have adapted to changing times while preserving the charm of their island home. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aIsles of Scilly (England) -- Description and travel40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/41165  c82004d82004