02368cam a22003253u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003701000150007804000110009304100170010405000070012110000310012824500840015926400510024330000470029433600260034133700260036733800360039350000310042950801850046052012260064553400450187165300350191670000310195185600430198299900170202553241UtSlPG20260610134228.0mcr n260607r2016||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  a2008460657  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aDA1 aHughes, Thomas,d1822-189614aThe Scouring of the White Horse; Or, The Long Vacation Ramble of a London Clerk 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2016  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2016-10-09  aProduced by David Edwards and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was
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Internet Archive)  a"The Scouring of the White Horse; Or, The Long Vacation Ramble of a London Clerk" by the author of “Tom Brown’s School Days” is a novel composed in the mid-19th century. This narrative follows the main character, a London clerk named Richard, as he embarks on a holiday trip from the city to Berkshire to reconnect with his rural roots and discover the legend of the ancient White Horse, all while experiencing the vibrant local culture and traditions.   The opening of the book sets the stage for Richard's journey, beginning with an account of his office life, where he receives his quarterly pay and discusses plans for his upcoming holiday with co-workers. Excited about his time off, Richard decides to visit his old friend Joe in the countryside. With an invitation from Joe to witness the "scouring" of the White Horse, an ancient hill carving, Richard contemplates the history and mythology associated with this landmark as he prepares for the adventure. The narrative captures his thoughts and interactions with his friends, highlighting his enthusiasm for the holiday and providing a glimpse into both his character and the customs of the English countryside. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aWhite Horse, Vale of (England)1 aDoyle, Richard,d1824-188340uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/53241  c94075d94075