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100 1 _aHarper, Charles G.
_q(Charles George),
_d1863-1943
245 1 0 _aCycle Rides Round London
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2019
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aIllustrated by the author.
500 _aRelease date is 2019-01-24
505 0 _aChenies and the Milton country -- Surbiton to Leatherhead -- Ightham Mote and the Vale of Medway -- The Darenth and the Crays -- Croydon to Knockholt Beeches and the Kentish Commons -- In old-world Essex -- Among the Essex hills -- Abinger, Leith Hill, and Dorking -- Ripley and the Surrey Commons -- Rural Middlesex -- Under the North Downs -- The suburban Thames -- The southern suburbs: Kingston to Ewell, Warlingham, and Croydon -- Ewell to Merstham, Godstone, and Lingfield -- Hever Castle, Penshurst, and Tonbridge -- To Stoke Poges and Burnham Beeches -- Dartford to Rochester, Aylesford, and Borough Green -- Middlesex and Hertfordshire byways -- The back way to Brighton -- Barking to Southend and Sheppey.
508 _aProduced by Chris Curnow, Chris Jordan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"Cycle Rides Round London" by Charles G. Harper is a travel guide and cycling narrative written in the early 20th century. The work revolves around scenic cycle routes in the countryside surrounding London, detailing the picturesque views, historical landmarks, and quaint villages along these paths. Harper's narrative invites readers to explore the landscape and heritage of the regions around London, blending personal anecdotes with detailed descriptions of various cycling excursions. The opening of the narrative sets the stage for these rides by reflecting on the evolution of cycling as a leisure activity, commenting on its growing popularity among Londoners who wish to escape to the countryside. Harper introduces his readers to a ride starting from Southall Station, describing the transition from urban sprawl into the peaceful byways of the English countryside. Along the journey, he highlights various features, including charming villages like Ickenham and Ruislip, and the natural beauty surrounding them, providing insights into both the landscapes and the historical significance of the sights encountered. This blend of personal experience and informative travel writing provides a delightful introduction to the author's explorations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aEngland -- Description and travel
653 _aCycling -- England
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/58764
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