TY - BOOK AU - Moncrieff,A.R.Hope AU - Fulleylove,John TI - Middlesex: Painted by John Fulleylove; described by A.R. Hope Moncrieff AV - DA PY - 2014/// CY - Salt Lake City, UT PB - Project Gutenberg KW - Middlesex (England) -- Description and travel N1 - Release date is 2014-11-27; Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images available at The Internet Archive); Original publication data not identified N2 - "Middlesex" by A. R. Hope Moncrieff is a descriptive travelogue written in the early 20th century. This work serves as an exploration of Middlesex, a county often overshadowed by its more popular neighbors, revealing its hidden charms and historical significance. The author invites readers to appreciate the scenic beauty and cultural heritage found in various locations within Middlesex, including notable areas like Hampstead and Highgate. The opening of the book sets a reflective tone as Moncrieff acknowledges the misperceptions surrounding Middlesex, comparing it unfavorably with neighboring counties such as Surrey. The author grapples with his previous criticisms while ultimately recognizing the county's unique allure, especially its beautiful landscapes and rich literary connections. He paints vivid pictures of the region’s hills, woods, parks, and gardens, interweaving historical anecdotes about its literary figures and cultural significance, thus laying the groundwork for a detailed examination of the county in subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.) UR - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/47478 ER -