Project Gutenberg 2004-04-01 Public domain in the USA. 322 Burritt, Elihu 1810 1879 A Walk from London to John O'Groat's With Notes by the Way This eBook was produced by Les Bowler, St. Ives, Dorset "A Walk from London to John O'Groat's" by Elihu Burritt is a travel narrative written in the mid-19th century. The book chronicles the author's journey on foot across England, seeking to explore the countryside and its people more intimately than he could through rail travel. Burritt's work delves into themes of agriculture, social observation, and the contrasts between natural landscapes and industrial advancements, particularly focusing on the effects of the railway on rural life. The opening of the narrative presents the impetus behind Burritt's journey. In his preface, he explains his desire to reconnect with the English countryside after years abroad and to document his observations for both American and English readers. He reflects on the limitations of rail travel, articulating a longing to engage directly with rural communities and the changing agricultural practices he encounters. As he sets off, he vividly contrasts the fleeting images observed from a train with the deeper, more personal experiences that a pedestrian journey affords. This opening establishes Burritt's aim to capture the spirit of the land and its people, inviting readers to join him in appreciating the beauty and nuances of England beyond the mere speed of industrial progress. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 62.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en England -- Description and travel Agriculture -- Great Britain DA Text Category: Travel Writing Category: History - British 615139 2025-10-05T12:36:23.763302 text/html 629766 2020-12-14T16:40:08 text/html 353155 2025-10-05T12:36:31.888167 application/epub+zip 360970 2025-10-05T12:36:26.884226 application/epub+zip 312507 2025-10-05T12:36:25.711224 application/epub+zip 607322 2025-10-05T12:36:36.141618 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 576513 2025-10-05T12:36:31.187193 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 525759 2022-09-06T18:11:42.318804 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 597573 2025-10-05T12:36:23.280186 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 598846 2020-12-14T16:40:08 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18495 2025-10-05T12:36:36.276619 application/rdf+xml 15660 2025-10-05T12:36:26.208184 image/jpeg 3627 2025-10-05T12:36:25.961248 image/jpeg 267713 2020-12-14T16:40:08 application/octet-stream application/zip 235403 2020-12-14T16:40:08 application/octet-stream application/zip 347016 2025-10-05T12:36:23.816238 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