02339cam a22003013u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000100010610000320011624500320014826400510018030000470023133600260027833700260030433800360033050000310036650801810039752013170057853400450189565300370194085600430197799900170202050511UtSlPG20260610134148.0mcr n260607r2015||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aDaPS1 aHarland, Marion,d1830-192210aLoitering in Pleasant Paths 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2015  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2015-11-20  aProduced by Emmy, MWS and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was
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Internet Archive)  a"Loitering in Pleasant Paths" by Marion Harland is a travel narrative written in the late 19th century. The book recounts the experiences of an American family traveling through England and Europe with the primary goal of restoring health to one of its members. Through a series of personal reflections, anecdotes, and observations, the author explores cultural contrasts, historical landmarks, and the emotional journey of the protagonists.  At the start of the book, the narrator describes their arrival in London on a gloomy day, contrasting the dreary atmosphere with their anticipation for seeing the city’s sights. They share their discomfort with the persistent gray clouds, comparing them to mourning attire. However, the tone shifts as the gloomy weather lifts momentarily, affording them a glimpse of sunlight, which invigorates their spirits. The narrator observes the historical significance of various sites in London and humorously recounts their interactions with locals as they seek historical information about noteworthy events, particularly concerning King Charles I’s execution. This opening portion sets the stage for a journey filled with historical reflections, cultural inquiries, and personal growth amidst the backdrop of the old world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aEurope -- Description and travel40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/50511  c91349d91349