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100 1 _aDefoe, Daniel,
_d1661?-1731
245 1 0 _aFrom London to Land's End :
_band Two Letters from the "Journey through England by a Gentleman"
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c1997
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 1997-12-01
508 _aTranscribed from the 1888 Cassell & Company edition by David Price
520 _a"From London to Land's End" by Daniel Defoe is a travel narrative written in the early 18th century. The book details Defoe's firsthand observations as he journeys through England, offering insights into the country’s social and geographical landscapes. The text serves as both a record of his travels and a reflective commentary on English life, drawing comparisons between the past and the present. The opening of the narrative introduces the reader to Defoe's purpose in documenting his experiences and observations throughout England. He sets out to describe his journey starting from London, making specific notes about notable locations such as Hampton Court and Windsor. Defoe's prose is rich with details about the landscapes, historical landmarks, and the habits of the people he encounters, painting a vivid picture of 18th-century England. His keen analytical eye reveals both the beauty of the countryside and the complexities of its social fabric, inviting readers to appreciate the transformations that the nation has undergone since his time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aEngland -- Description and travel -- Early works to 1800
700 1 _aMorley, Henry,
_d1822-1894
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/1149
999 _c43265
_d43265