Project Gutenberg 2004-09-03 Public domain in the USA. 304 Belloc, Hilaire 1870 1953 Belloc, Joseph Hilaire Pierre Belloc, H. Hills and the Sea Produced by Steven Gibbs and PG Distributed Proofreaders "Hills and the Sea" by Hilaire Belloc is a collection of poetic and adventurous prose pieces written in the early 20th century. The text reflects on themes of friendship, nature, and the human spirit as it weaves the narratives of two men who embark on various exploits in hills and seas, imbued with mythological and historical references. Their stories encompass not only personal interactions but also tales with larger-than-life elements, suggesting a deeper exploration of human experience against the backdrop of the natural world. The opening of the collection introduces us to two remarkable men, characterized by their strength and contrasting temperaments, one of faith and the other of skepticism. Their bond is tested through adventures which include wild escapades at sea and encounters with mythological figures, as well as their passionate discussions on life and existence. Throughout this introduction, Belloc sets the tone for a narrative rich in vivid imagery and lyrical prose, establishing a whimsical, yet poignant exploration of friendship, bravery, and the pursuit of truth and beauty in a world that often obscures them. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 68.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Europe -- Description and travel England -- Description and travel D Text Browsing: Culture/Civilization/Society Browsing: History - European Browsing: Travel & Geography Category: Adventure Category: Novels Category: Mythology, Legends & Folklore Category: British Literature 469468 2025-06-06T04:50:51.936543 text/html 439689 2024-12-06T20:16:49 text/html 243130 2025-06-06T04:50:59.167451 application/epub+zip 250083 2025-06-06T04:50:53.972503 application/epub+zip 250082 2025-06-06T04:50:52.700508 application/epub+zip 444729 2025-06-06T04:51:03.452466 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 404019 2025-06-06T04:50:58.361490 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 378555 2022-09-07T01:48:56.854844 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 429418 2025-06-06T04:50:51.037535 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 409742 2024-10-28T20:20:59 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16648 2025-06-06T04:51:03.591436 application/rdf+xml 13016 2025-06-06T04:50:53.266499 image/jpeg 3342 2025-06-06T04:50:52.982481 image/jpeg 236763 2025-06-06T04:50:51.982492 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