Project Gutenberg 2011-08-16 Public domain in the USA. 369 Brooks, Charles S. (Charles Stephen) 1878 1934 Brooks, Charles Stephen Brooks, C. S. (Charles Stephen) Minard, Florence 21008939 Hints to Pilgrims Hints to pilgrims -- I plan a vacation -- At a toy-shop window -- Sic transit -- The posture of authors -- After-dinner pleasantries -- Little candles -- A visit to a poet -- Autumn days -- On finding a plot -- Circus days -- In praise of a lawn-mower -- On dropping off to sleep -- Who was Jeremy? -- A chapter for children -- The crowded curb -- A corner for echoes. Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images available at The Internet Archive) "Hints to Pilgrims" by Charles S. Brooks is a collection of essays written in the early 20th century. This work offers witty and insightful commentary on the experiences of modern urban life, particularly in relation to the sprawling city and its myriad characters, sights, and experiences. The narrative invites readers to ponder the intricacies of travel, society, and the little adventures that await in everyday interactions." "At the start of the book, the author introduces the concept of pilgrimage, reflecting on the historical significance of such journeys and juxtaposing them with modern-day experiences as city dwellers navigate the bustling world around them. Brooks details the myriad preparations and considerations of pilgrims in the past and contrasts this with the experience of contemporary visitors to the city, describing the rich tapestry of sights, sounds, and vibrant locales they encounter. Through lively descriptions and charming anecdotes, he paints a vivid picture of urban life, urging readers to savor the journey as much as the destination." (This is an automatically generated summary.) file:///public/vhost/g/gutenberg/html/files/37105/37105-h/images/illpg_title-a_sml.png Reading ease score: 82.3 (6th grade). Easy to read. en Essays PS Text Browsing: Humour Browsing: Literature Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches Category: Travel Writing 293811 2025-06-15T07:00:30.459011 text/html 293364 2011-08-16T10:11:06 text/html; charset=iso-8859-1 870652 2011-08-16T10:11:24 text/html; charset=iso-8859-1 application/zip 893305 2025-06-15T07:00:39.960434 application/epub+zip 890500 2025-06-15T07:00:33.348510 application/epub+zip 153063 2025-06-15T07:00:30.839025 application/epub+zip 2293210 2025-06-15T07:00:43.831432 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 2269472 2025-06-15T07:00:37.073453 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 240001 2022-09-17T05:08:16.262646 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 271191 2025-06-15T07:00:29.987991 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 271028 2011-08-16T09:45:52 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 111968 2011-08-16T10:11:24 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 application/zip 271023 2011-08-16T09:47:02 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 111923 2011-08-16T10:11:24 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 20738 2025-06-15T07:00:43.996408 application/rdf+xml 15341 2025-06-15T07:00:30.920984 image/jpeg 2933 2025-06-15T07:00:30.880975 image/jpeg 870741 2025-06-15T07:00:30.548975 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