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100 1 _aHome, Gordon,
_d1878-1969
245 1 0 _aYorkshire—Coast and Moorland Scenes
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2004
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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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2004-01-01
508 _aProduced by Ted Garvin, Ginny Brewer and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
520 _a"Yorkshire—Coast and Moorland Scenes" by Gordon Home is a descriptive travelogue written in the early 20th century, specifically in the years surrounding 1904. This work chronicles Home's personal impressions and explorations of the scenic beauty and cultural heritage found along the coast and moorlands of Yorkshire. The author shares vivid descriptions of various locations, capturing the landscapes, towns, and local lore, aiming to provide readers with an immersive experience of the region’s natural splendor. The opening of the book sets the stage for an enchanting journey, beginning with a detailed introduction that clarifies the scope of the work—it does not encompass all of Yorkshire but focuses on the northeastern part of the county, particularly the coastline and nearby moors. Home introduces the ancient town of Pickering as a gateway to the moors while contrasting the present-day railway experiences with the history and charm of the area. He depicts a landscape of steep gradients, lonely cottages, and heavy woods, filled with a sense of isolation and tranquility. The narrative also weaves in folklore, such as superstitions and local tales, enriching the exploratory adventure through atmospheric prose and inviting readers to appreciate the striking interplay between nature, history, and culture in this beautiful region of England. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aYorkshire (England) -- Description and travel
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/10795
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