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100 1 _aHowitt, William,
_d1792-1879
245 1 4 _aThe Rural Life of England
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2019
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2019-10-18
508 _aProduced by Chris Curnow, Harry Lamé and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"The Rural Life of England" by William Howitt is a historical account written in the early 19th century. This work explores the various aspects of rural life in England, detailing the experiences and conditions of different social classes, particularly focusing on the genteel and agricultural populations. Howitt aims to provide a comprehensive view of the beauty and virtues of England's countryside and the charms associated with living there. At the start of the volume, the author expresses deep admiration for England, reflecting on the moral, social, and intellectual advantages of living in the country. Howitt dedicates the work to his parents, acknowledging their influence on his upbringing and appreciation for nature. The opening chapters establish a passionate argument for the superiority of English rural life, discussing its elegant homes, enriched lifestyles through art and literature, and the abundance of both natural beauty and cultivated landscapes, as experienced by the well-off country gentleman and the agricultural class. Through poetic language and vivid descriptions, the author crafts an idealized vision of rural existence, one that resonates with both locals and visitors alike. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aEngland -- Social life and customs -- 19th century
653 _aCountry life -- England
700 1 _aBewick, Thomas,
_d1753-1828
700 1 _aWilliams, Samuel,
_d1788-1853
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/60485
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