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100 1 _aThomas, Edward,
_d1878-1917
245 1 4 _aThe Icknield Way
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2018
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2018-05-05
508 _aE-text prepared by Henry Flower and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (https://archive.org)
520 _a"The Icknield Way" by Edward Thomas is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book explores the ancient roadway known as the Icknield Way, reflecting on its historical significance and the landscapes it traverses. Thomas delves into the origins, uses, and meanings associated with the road, weaving in personal reflections and observations on travel and nature. At the start of the text, the author sets the stage by expressing his thoughts on roads and travel, arguing that roads were more than mere connectors between destinations; they were pathways filled with history and character. He contemplates the origins of roads, suggesting they developed from the tracks of ancient animals and the habits of early travelers. Essentially, the opening sections provide a philosophical and poetic exploration of the relationship between walkers and the roads they tread, preparing readers for a detailed examination of the Icknield Way's pathways, myths, and the varied places it connects. Through rich language and reflection, Thomas establishes a reverence for the road that invites curiosity about its exploration further along in the book. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aEngland -- Description and travel
653 _aThomas, Edward, 1878-1917
653 _aIcknield Way (England)
700 1 _aCollins, A. L.
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/57097
999 _c97928
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