Project Gutenberg 2010-03-17 Public domain in the USA. 330 Crockett, W. S. (William Shillinglaw) 1866 1945 Crockett, William Shillinglaw Sparrow, Walter Shaw 1862 1940 Shaw-Sparrow, Walter Sparrow, W. Shaw (Walter Shaw) Orrock, James 1829 1913 In the Border Country E-text prepared by Juliet Sutherland, Peter Vickers, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team "In the Border Country" by W. S. Crockett is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work explores the geographical and cultural significance of the Border Country, particularly focusing on the landscapes, historical events, and the rich tapestry of stories that define the region between England and Scotland. The narrative blends historical commentary and imagery to evoke the uniqueness of this borderland. At the start of the narrative, the author reflects on the common inclination of tourists to seek adventures abroad, suggesting that wonderful experiences can be found within their own country, specifically in the Border Country. He discusses the beauty and historical richness of the landscapes, influencing travelers and scholars alike, and hints at a personal connection to the area through the historical figures and events that shaped its identity. Crockett emphasizes the importance of reconnecting with local history, folklore, and geography, positioning the Border Country as a region worthy of exploration and appreciation for both its natural beauty and its pivotal role in the history of England and Scotland. (This is an automatically generated summary.) http://book.klll.cc/files/31678/31678-h/images/frontis.jpg Reading ease score: 64.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Great Britain -- Description and travel DA Text Category: Mythology, Legends & Folklore Category: Travel Writing Category: History - British 268610 2025-10-13T05:51:15.589420 text/html 264174 2010-03-17T16:01:37 text/html 1424749 2025-10-13T05:51:23.833410 application/epub+zip 1428281 2025-10-13T05:51:18.919411 application/epub+zip 177171 2025-10-13T05:51:17.308437 application/epub+zip 1564191 2025-10-13T05:51:27.094379 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1566477 2025-10-13T05:51:22.766413 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 300078 2022-09-14T14:17:22.599399 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 220146 2025-10-13T05:51:14.875431 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 219920 2010-03-17T15:59:48 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 219936 2010-03-17T15:59:48 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 21636 2025-10-13T05:51:27.248350 application/rdf+xml 11395 2025-10-13T05:51:17.827406 image/jpeg 2971 2025-10-13T05:51:17.567427 image/jpeg 89714 2010-03-17T15:59:48 application/octet-stream application/zip 1517044 2010-03-17T16:04:43 application/octet-stream application/zip 89689 2010-03-17T15:59:48 application/octet-stream application/zip 1856767 2025-10-13T05:51:15.673412 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