02733cam a22003253u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003701000130007804000110009104100170010205000070011910000380012624500840016426400510024830000470029933600260034633700260037233800360039850000310043450504320046550801670089752012000106453400450226465300380230985600430234799900170239058540UtSlPG20260610134340.0mcr n260607r2018||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d a06038895 aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aDA1 aHowells, William Dean,d1837-192010aCertain delightful English towns, with glimpses of the pleasant country between 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2018 a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats atextbtxt2rdacontent acomputerbc2rdamedia aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier aRelease date is 2018-12-260 aThe landing of a pilgrim at Plymouth -- Twenty-four hours at Exeter -- A fortnight in Bath -- A country town and a country house -- Afternoons in Wells and Bristol -- By way of Southampton to London -- In Folkestone out of season -- Kentish neighborhoods, including Canterbury -- Oxford -- The charm of Chester -- Malvern among her hills -- Shrewsbury by way of Worcester and Hereford -- Northampton and the Washington country. aProduced 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) a"Certain Delightful English Towns, with Glimpses of the Pleasant Country Between" by W. D. Howells is a travelogue written in the early 20th century. The work captures the author's observations and experiences as he explores various towns in England, highlighting their charm, history, and the picturesque countryside that connects them. Through his lens, Howells offers readers a glimpse into the cultural nuances of England and its locations. The opening of the book introduces the author’s entry into Plymouth, England, where he reflects on the complex connections between America and England. Howells describes his feelings of familiarity upon arrival, attributed to his English ancestry, and begins to recount his encounters with locals, such as a helpful hotel clerk and the peculiarities of English hospitality. He shares detailed impressions of Plymouth, from the vibrant promenade to the historical significance tied to the Pilgrims. Throughout this portion, the author balances humor and cultural commentary while painting a vivid picture of the town, characterized by its historical landmarks and the unique behaviors of its residents. (This is an automatically generated summary.) nOriginal publication data not identified aEngland -- Description and travel40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/58540 c99367d99367