Project Gutenberg 2004-02-01 Public domain in the USA. 359 Gibbs, J. Arthur (Joseph Arthur) 1867 1899 Gibbs, Joseph Arthur A Cotswold Village; Or, Country Life and Pursuits in Gloucestershire Produced by Dave Morgan, Charlie Kirschner and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team. "A Cotswold Village; Or, Country Life and Pursuits in Gloucestershire" by J. Arthur Gibbs is a descriptive account written in the late 19th century that provides an intimate portrayal of rural life in Gloucestershire. The work captures the charm and character of a small Cotswold village, exploring its landscapes, architecture, and the lives of its inhabitants through a blend of personal observation and poetic reflection. The opening of the book invites readers into the picturesque Cotswold Hills, contrasting their stark, cold beauty with the vibrant life of the valley below. Gibbs recounts his first impression of the village, emphasizing its old stone cottages, lush trees, and the enchanting trout stream that flows nearby. As he describes the old manor house and its surrounding structures, he reveals a deep appreciation for the harmony between nature and architecture, as well as the sense of community among the villagers, highlighting the traditions that persist despite the encroaching changes of modern life. The idyllic setting serves as a backdrop to explore both the charm and the complexities of country existence, setting the stage for the deeper reflections on life and nature that will follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 72.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Villages -- England -- Cotswold Hills Cotswold Hills (England) -- Social life and customs Gloucestershire (England) -- Social life and customs DA Text Category: Travel Writing Category: Nature/Gardening/Animals 723261 2025-07-05T06:35:57.897847 text/html 724643 2020-12-23T09:46:37 text/html 1272447 2025-07-05T06:36:12.042761 application/epub+zip 1265268 2025-07-05T06:36:02.277768 application/epub+zip 355439 2025-07-05T06:36:00.590786 application/epub+zip 1627137 2025-07-05T06:36:19.389718 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1584554 2025-07-05T06:36:09.623743 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 666856 2022-09-05T11:57:02.638647 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 680949 2025-07-05T06:35:56.344834 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 660927 2024-10-28T18:28:56 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 682113 2020-12-23T09:46:37 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 682112 2020-12-23T09:46:37 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 21119 2025-07-05T06:36:19.566679 application/rdf+xml 24785 2025-07-05T06:36:01.112779 image/jpeg 4535 2025-07-05T06:36:00.850788 image/jpeg 274138 2020-12-23T09:46:37 application/octet-stream application/zip 1120839 2020-12-23T09:46:37 application/octet-stream application/zip 274041 2020-12-23T09:46:37 application/octet-stream application/zip 1218476 2025-07-05T06:35:57.998832 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