Project Gutenberg 2004-01-01 Public domain in the USA. 451 Home, Gordon 1878 1969 Home, Gordon Cochrane Yorkshire—Coast and Moorland Scenes Produced by Ted Garvin, Ginny Brewer and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team "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.) Reading ease score: 56.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Yorkshire (England) -- Description and travel DA Text United Kingdom Category: Travel Writing 196619 2025-08-05T05:06:37.966485 text/html 175039 2024-10-28T18:03:40 text/html 3323135 2025-08-05T05:06:45.065448 application/epub+zip 3324991 2025-08-05T05:06:41.330405 application/epub+zip 139630 2025-08-05T05:06:39.991437 application/epub+zip 3440434 2025-08-05T05:06:47.666364 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 3421701 2025-08-05T05:06:44.167451 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 235340 2022-09-05T09:57:17.264968 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 167706 2025-08-05T05:06:37.373420 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 147848 2024-10-28T18:03:40 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16253 2025-08-05T05:06:47.803380 application/rdf+xml 12696 2025-08-05T05:06:40.498421 image/jpeg 3043 2025-08-05T05:06:40.245396 image/jpeg 3216513 2025-08-05T05:06:38.073541 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia