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100 1 _aHarper, Charles G.
_q(Charles George),
_d1863-1943
245 1 0 _aFrom Paddington to Penzance :
_bThe record of a summer tramp from London to the Land's End
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 2019-02-17
508 _aProduced by Chris Curnow, Charlie Howard, 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"From Paddington to Penzance" by Charles G. Harper is a travelogue written in the late 19th century. This narrative chronicles the author's summer journey from London to the Land’s End in Cornwall, showcasing both the scenic beauty of the route and the interesting characters he encounters along the way. Through personal observations and witty reflections, Harper conveys his love for the English countryside and its rich history. The opening of the book introduces readers to the narrator and his companion, humorously referred to as "the Wreck." They embark on their walking journey together after much deliberation, motivated by a desire to escape the madness of the city—capturing a sense of the absurdity in urban life as they ponder the state of society. The narrator’s observations cover a range of topics, from the bustling streets of London and their transition into tranquil countryside vistas to encounters with quirky locals, all while setting the stage for the adventures and reflections that will unfold as they make their way toward Penzance. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aEngland -- Description and travel
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/58898
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