Project Gutenberg 2009-08-24 Public domain in the USA. 2244 Cook, Joel 1842 1910 02030336 England, Picturesque and Descriptive: A Reminiscence of Foreign Travel Produced by Sigal Alon, Janet Blenkinship and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries) "England, Picturesque and Descriptive: A Reminiscence of Foreign Travel" by Joel Cook is a travelogue written in the late 19th century. The book explores England's landscapes, historical sites, and heritage through the eyes of an American traveler. It aims to serve as both a guide for visitors and a reminder for those familiar with the scenes described, showcasing notable locations and the stories that accompany them. At the start of the book, Cook introduces Liverpool as the primary entry point for American tourists arriving in England, detailing its history and significance as a major port city. He vividly describes the picturesque scenery the traveler encounters as they navigate through the docks and explore the rich heritage reflected in the architecture and surroundings, such as Knowsley Hall and the ancient city of Chester. The introduction sets the stage for the book's eight planned tours through England and Wales, highlighting the country's unique blend of natural beauty and deep historical roots, preparing readers for a comprehensive exploration of its renowned landscapes and landmarks. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 69.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en England -- Description and travel DA Text Category: Travel Writing Category: History - British 1522001 2025-08-12T09:17:30.341649 text/html 1419991 2009-08-24T12:23:14 text/html 20191169 2025-08-12T09:17:58.679946 application/epub+zip 20209309 2025-08-12T09:17:37.127550 application/epub+zip 556651 2025-08-12T09:17:33.605592 application/epub+zip 20580486 2025-08-12T09:18:13.877873 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 20418798 2025-08-12T09:17:54.448960 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 821894 2022-09-13T17:43:47.934129 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1117850 2025-08-12T09:17:25.586621 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 1117410 2009-08-24T12:23:14 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 1117465 2009-08-24T12:23:14 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 19873 2025-08-12T09:18:14.098873 application/rdf+xml 21907 2025-08-12T09:17:33.920560 image/jpeg 3416 2025-08-12T09:17:33.769630 image/jpeg 419265 2009-08-24T12:23:34 application/octet-stream application/zip 20728089 2009-08-24T12:23:36 application/octet-stream application/zip 419125 2009-08-24T12:23:34 application/octet-stream application/zip 19700031 2025-08-12T09:17:31.584662 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