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100 1 _aRawnsley, H. D.
_q(Hardwicke Drummond),
_d1851-1920
245 1 0 _aLake country sketches
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2023
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2023-09-25
505 0 _aReminiscences of Wordsworth among the peasantry of Westmoreland -- With the black-headed gulls in Cumberland -- At the Grasmere play -- James Cropper of Ellergreen -- A day with Roman and Norse -- Arctic splendours at the English lakes -- William Pearson of Borderside -- Joseph Hawell, a Skiddaw shepherd -- A famous yew tree -- Lodore after storm -- A north country Nimrod [John-Crozier] -- A winter day on Derwentwater -- Wordsword at Cockermouth -- Mountain silence and valley song.
508 _aAl Haines
520 _a"Lake Country Sketches" by H. D. Rawnsley is a collection of essays and reminiscences written in the early 20th century. The work reflects the author's affection for the Lake District, focusing on the region's landscapes, local characters, and its connection to the poet William Wordsworth. Through these essays, Rawnsley explores the intersection of nature, culture, and memory that shapes the identity of this unique locale. The opening of the collection delves into the memories of William Wordsworth as recollected by the local peasantry, providing a vivid portrayal of the poet's presence in their lives and the changes in their community since his death. Rawnsley interviews several locals who share anecdotes and impressions of Wordsworth, depicting him as a somewhat distant yet respected figure among the simple folk of Westmoreland. The author captures the essence of rural life and the lingering influences of the poet's work on the landscape and its inhabitants, setting the tone for a thoughtful exploration of the Lake District's beauty and its literary heritage. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cGlasgow: James MacLehose and Sons, 1902
653 _aLake District (England)
653 _aWordsworth, William, 1770-1850 -- Homes and haunts -- England -- Lake District
856 4 _uhttps://archive.org/details/lakecountrysketc00rawn
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/71718
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