Project Gutenberg 1997-12-01 Public domain in the USA. 178 Defoe, Daniel 1731 Defo, Daniel John, Gabriel Moreton, Andrew Defoë, Daniel Morley, Henry 1822 1894 From London to Land's End and Two Letters from the "Journey through England by a Gentleman" Transcribed from the 1888 Cassell & Company edition by David Price "From London to Land's End" by Daniel Defoe is a travel narrative written in the early 18th century. The book details Defoe's firsthand observations as he journeys through England, offering insights into the country’s social and geographical landscapes. The text serves as both a record of his travels and a reflective commentary on English life, drawing comparisons between the past and the present. The opening of the narrative introduces the reader to Defoe's purpose in documenting his experiences and observations throughout England. He sets out to describe his journey starting from London, making specific notes about notable locations such as Hampton Court and Windsor. Defoe's prose is rich with details about the landscapes, historical landmarks, and the habits of the people he encounters, painting a vivid picture of 18th-century England. His keen analytical eye reveals both the beauty of the countryside and the complexities of its social fabric, inviting readers to appreciate the transformations that the nation has undergone since his time. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 57.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en England -- Description and travel -- Early works to 1800 DA Text United Kingdom Category: Travel Writing Category: British Literature Category: History - Early Modern (c. 1450-1750) 260827 2025-07-01T08:27:59.216915 text/html 256181 2020-04-05T10:28:58 text/html 94735 2020-04-05T10:29:18 text/html application/zip 166719 2025-07-01T08:28:03.929877 application/epub+zip 168144 2025-07-01T08:28:00.881888 application/epub+zip 168144 2025-07-01T08:27:59.813876 application/epub+zip 322254 2025-07-01T08:28:06.295891 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 308699 2025-07-01T08:28:03.316878 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 280693 2022-09-01T09:40:47.652732 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 250566 2025-07-01T08:27:58.809951 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 250430 2020-04-05T10:28:58 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 93467 2020-04-05T10:29:18 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 19630 2025-07-01T08:28:06.422855 application/rdf+xml 13894 2025-07-01T08:28:00.318899 image/jpeg 3828 2025-07-01T08:28:00.075899 image/jpeg 164725 2025-07-01T08:27:59.238902 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 en.wikipedia More titles under Johnson, Charles