Project Gutenberg 2005-07-24 Public domain in the USA. 200 Brannon, George 1784 1860 Brannon, G. (George) Brannon's Picture of The Isle of Wight The Expeditious Traveller's Index to Its Prominent Beauties & Objects of Interest. Compiled Especially with Reference to Those Numerous Visitors Who Can Spare but Two or Three Days to Make the Tour of the Island. E-text prepared by richyfourtytwo, Martin Pettit, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team (https://www.pgdp.net/) "Brannon's Picture of The Isle of Wight" by George Brannon is a travel guide written in the early 19th century. The book serves as a concise resource for visitors wishing to explore the Isle of Wight's notable attractions and natural beauty, specifically tailored for those with limited time to spare for their visit. Its primary focus is on effectively guiding tourists to remarkable landmarks and scenic spots across the island while providing just enough context and description to enhance their experience. The opening of the guide establishes the author's extensive familiarity with the Isle of Wight, having resided there for nearly forty years. It introduces the island as a charming blend of natural landscapes including hills, dales, and coastlines, while emphasizing its appeal as a summer retreat. Brannon positions the text as an "intelligent Cicerone," offering practical advice and a clear itinerary for visitors. He suggests that the guide will serve as an essential index, enabling tourists to navigate popular sights and avoid missing notable features during their expeditions. The tone is informative, aiming to spark interest and facilitate a deeper appreciation for the island's rich natural and historical attributes. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 48.8 (College-level). Difficult to read. en Isle of Wight (England) -- Description and travel Isle of Wight (England) -- Guidebooks DA Text Category: Travel Writing 305058 2025-07-07T06:37:29.752697 text/html 306853 2020-12-12T06:41:20 text/html 3899492 2025-07-07T06:37:39.938648 application/epub+zip 3893222 2025-07-07T06:37:33.295675 application/epub+zip 172987 2025-07-07T06:37:31.806699 application/epub+zip 4494522 2025-07-07T06:37:44.560652 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 4467888 2025-07-07T06:37:38.230655 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 247662 2022-09-08T04:55:25.195532 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 273740 2025-07-07T06:37:28.913685 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 273669 2020-12-12T06:41:20 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 273676 2020-12-12T06:41:20 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 20824 2025-07-07T06:37:44.732621 application/rdf+xml 16679 2025-07-07T06:37:32.323678 image/jpeg 3894 2025-07-07T06:37:32.064673 image/jpeg 101893 2020-12-12T06:41:20 application/octet-stream application/zip 3690382 2020-12-12T06:41:20 application/octet-stream application/zip 101894 2020-12-12T06:41:20 application/octet-stream application/zip 3773851 2025-07-07T06:37:29.890767 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