Project Gutenberg 2011-06-10 Public domain in the USA. 151 Ritchie, Leitch 1865 The Wye and Its Associations: A Picturesque Ramble Transcribed from the 1841 Longman, Orme, Brown, Green, and Longmans edition by David Price "The Wye and Its Associations: A Picturesque Ramble" by Leitch Ritchie is a travel narrative written in the early 19th century. This work explores the scenic beauty and historical significance of the River Wye, one of England's most celebrated rivers, from its source on Plinlimmon to its confluence with the Severn. Ritchie aims to connect the natural landscape with its romantic and historical associations, providing a guide for both travelers and armchair readers. The opening of the book sets the stage for Ritchie's exploration by discussing the unique characteristics of English scenery, particularly those found along the River Wye. He reflects on the English propensity to seek picturesque landscapes both at home and abroad, noting how the beauty of familiar surroundings is often appreciated more fully after travel. Ritchie introduces various picturesque locations, such as Worcester and the surrounding countryside, before embarking on a journey that leads to the Wye's source, emphasizing the tranquil and idyllic aspects of the Welsh landscape while illustrating the humble yet content lives of its inhabitants. His descriptions blend observations of nature with reflections on society, establishing a rich context for the adventures that lie ahead. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 57.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Wye, River (Wales and England) -- Description and travel DA Text Category: Travel Writing 294762 2025-08-14T16:36:46.596839 text/html 291871 2011-06-10T04:36:35 text/html 2765823 2025-08-14T16:36:56.495827 application/epub+zip 2760740 2025-08-14T16:36:50.930832 application/epub+zip 175518 2025-08-14T16:36:49.192855 application/epub+zip 2965479 2025-08-14T16:37:00.362799 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 2929696 2025-08-14T16:36:54.978812 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 319781 2022-09-16T15:05:12.748245 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 260512 2025-08-14T16:36:45.951878 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 261681 2011-06-10T04:35:48 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 260265 2011-06-10T04:56:46 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 19708 2025-08-14T16:37:00.499801 application/rdf+xml 18170 2025-08-14T16:36:49.730828 image/jpeg 3950 2025-08-14T16:36:49.446798 image/jpeg 100155 2011-06-10T04:56:59 application/octet-stream application/zip 2635384 2011-06-10T04:57:00 application/octet-stream application/zip 99867 2011-06-10T04:56:46 application/octet-stream application/zip 2745852 2025-08-14T16:36:46.683880 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