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100 1 _aWilmot-Buxton, E. M.
_q(Ethel Mary)
245 1 0 _aPeeps at many lands: Wales
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2023
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 2023-03-06
508 _aFiona Holmes and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.
520 _a"Peeps at Many Lands: Wales" by E. M. Wilmot-Buxton is a travelogue written in the early 20th century. This work offers readers a glimpse into the rich history, culture, and landscapes of Wales, blending modern industry with ancient legends and romantic tales. The author takes the reader through lesser-known locales, showcasing the allure of Wales beyond the typical tourist paths. The opening of the book introduces readers to the enchanting nature of Wales, emphasizing its duality as a region steeped in history while simultaneously engaging in modern industries like coal-mining and slate-quarrying. The author begins with a Welsh legend about the witch Caridwen and the magical cauldron of knowledge, drawing parallels between this myth and the rich tapestry of Welsh identity. The reader is invited to explore various places, such as the rugged landscapes of Snowdon and the historical struggles for independence, as depicted through the tales of figures like Llewelyn and Owen Glendower. Overall, the introduction sets the tone for a journey through a land shaped by its past, imbued with stories and steeped in a captivating spirit. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cUnited Kingdom: Adam and Charles Black, 1911
653 _aWales -- Description and travel
856 4 _uhttps://archive.org/details/wales00
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/70214
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