Project Gutenberg 2004-03-01 Public domain in the USA. 726 Holmes, Edric 1873 1949 Vigers, Mary M. Wanderings in Wessex An Exploration of the Southern Realm from Itchen to Otter Produced by Dave Morgan, Beth Trapaga and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team. "Wanderings in Wessex" by Edric Holmes is a travelogue and exploration guide written during the late 19th century. The book aims to introduce readers to the beauty and history of the Wessex region, covering areas from Itchen to Otter and revealing both its natural landscapes and significant historical sites. The author expresses a deep affection for the region and emphasizes the importance of places such as Winchester, Dorchester, and the New Forest, making it a compelling read for those interested in English history and culture. The opening of "Wanderings in Wessex" sets the stage for a detailed and picturesque journey through the southern English landscape. Holmes begins with a poetic introduction that underscores the beauty of the region, followed by a note acknowledging the limitations of his exploration yet affirming his intent to highlight Wessex's glories. He elaborates on the historical significance of Wessex, particularly its early landscape shaped by notable figures like King Alfred and its rich mix of cultures. The narrative flows into discussions of iconic locations and their historical importance, detailing the evolution of towns like Winchester and the significance of landmarks such as Stonehenge and Winchester Cathedral, inviting readers to appreciate both the natural beauty and the historical richness of the area. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 65.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en England -- Description and travel DA Text Category: Travel Writing Category: History - British 629474 2025-07-05T07:32:12.413698 text/html 617236 2020-12-25T20:42:50 text/html 2212269 2025-07-05T07:32:22.849598 application/epub+zip 2226886 2025-07-05T07:32:15.934647 application/epub+zip 320445 2025-07-05T07:32:14.496681 application/epub+zip 2473497 2025-07-05T07:32:27.764617 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 2446113 2025-07-05T07:32:21.720606 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 553011 2022-08-05T10:53:21.300270 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 574720 2025-07-05T07:32:10.955681 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 554874 2024-10-28T18:41:01 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 576131 2020-12-25T20:42:50 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 576125 2020-12-25T20:42:50 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 20849 2025-07-05T07:32:27.901622 application/rdf+xml 16041 2025-07-05T07:32:15.019657 image/jpeg 3979 2025-07-05T07:32:14.757642 image/jpeg 225294 2020-12-25T20:42:50 application/octet-stream application/zip 1962530 2020-12-25T20:42:50 application/octet-stream application/zip 225239 2020-12-25T20:42:50 application/octet-stream application/zip 2085097 2025-07-05T07:32:12.707655 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