Project Gutenberg 2011-10-04 Public domain in the USA. 178 Hawthorne, Nathaniel 1804 1864 Our Old Home, Vol. 2 Annotated with Passages from the Author's Notebook Near Oxford -- Some of the haunts of Burns -- A London suburb -- Up the Thames -- Outside glimpses of English poverty -- Civic banquets. Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Matthew Wheaton and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "Our Old Home, Vol. 2" by Nathaniel Hawthorne is a travelogue written in the late 19th century. This reflective work encapsulates the author’s observations and experiences while exploring England, particularly focusing on historical sites, landscapes, and cultural insights during his visits to locales like Blenheim and the homes of famous figures such as Robert Burns. The narrative emphasizes not just the sights, but also the emotional and psychological impressions left on Hawthorne as he contemplates the deeper meanings behind these places. The opening of the volume sets the tone for a leisurely exploration through the countryside, as Hawthorne, accompanied by his party, sets out on an excursion to Blenheim, the residence of the Duke of Marlborough. They navigate through quaint villages, noting the architecture and pastoral beauty, before arriving at the sprawling estate, steeped in history. Hawthorne describes the lush landscapes and significant landmarks they encounter, such as Rosamond’s Well and the Triumphal Pillar, while also reflecting on the gifts of nature and man that adorn Blenheim Park. Interlaced with observations on the Duke's legacy, his musings reveal a contemplative traveler grappling with the weight of history, fame, and the passage of time—elements that resonate throughout the entire volume. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 54.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en England -- Description and travel England -- Social life and customs -- 19th century Hawthorne, Nathaniel, 1804-1864 -- Homes and haunts -- England Americans -- England -- History -- 19th century DA PS Text Category: Travel Writing Category: British Literature 477828 2025-07-15T09:24:28.268312 text/html 474085 2011-10-04T13:43:52 text/html 856183 2025-07-15T09:24:36.206238 application/epub+zip 862933 2025-07-15T09:24:30.615256 application/epub+zip 264431 2025-07-15T09:24:29.264252 application/epub+zip 1043845 2025-07-15T09:24:40.368186 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1004223 2025-07-15T09:24:35.173231 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 406784 2022-09-17T08:46:10.269603 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 414405 2025-07-15T09:24:27.432250 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 414305 2011-10-04T13:43:52 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 414303 2011-10-04T13:43:52 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 22218 2025-07-15T09:24:40.499180 application/rdf+xml 12522 2025-07-15T09:24:29.775230 image/jpeg 3307 2025-07-15T09:24:29.519234 image/jpeg 163844 2011-10-04T13:43:54 application/octet-stream application/zip 760248 2011-10-04T13:43:54 application/octet-stream application/zip 163810 2011-10-04T13:43:54 application/octet-stream application/zip 831964 2025-07-15T09:24:28.345269 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