Project Gutenberg 2012-05-05 Public domain in the USA. 171 Simpson, W. T. (Wilfrid Tord) Simpson, Wilfrid Tord History of Llangollen and Its Vicinity Including a Circuit of About Seven Miles Transcribed from the 1853 David Roberts edition by David Price "History of Llangollen and Its Vicinity" by W. T. Simpson is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The work delves into the picturesque town of Llangollen in North Wales, exploring its rich history, notable architecture, and the natural beauty that has captivated many visitors. Key features include discussions about local landmarks, such as the Aqueduct of Pontcysyllte and the surrounding mountains, alongside historical context, including insights into ancient boundaries like Offa's Dyke. The opening of the book provides a vivid description of Llangollen, emphasizing its charm and relevance as a cultural and historical destination. It details the town's layout, its market days, and notable buildings, leading into a broader exploration of the region's history, like the construction of Offa's Dyke and accounts of significant landmarks such as Chirk Castle and Brynkinallt. Simpson highlights the splendor of the natural scenery, intertwining historical narratives with observations about local flora and fauna, thus setting the stage for an insightful tour into the area's cultural and natural heritage. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 61.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Llangollen (Wales) DA Text Category: History - British 207817 2025-07-16T06:50:27.147345 text/html 201431 2012-05-05T05:03:14 text/html 154160 2025-07-16T06:50:34.157321 application/epub+zip 153913 2025-07-16T06:50:30.428306 application/epub+zip 137336 2025-07-16T06:50:29.167332 application/epub+zip 327857 2025-07-16T06:50:36.737275 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 304725 2025-07-16T06:50:33.296329 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 289722 2022-09-18T07:19:20.850171 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 170766 2025-07-16T06:50:26.667365 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 170535 2012-05-05T05:01:25 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18326 2025-07-16T06:50:36.860274 application/rdf+xml 16283 2025-07-16T06:50:29.666336 image/jpeg 3615 2025-07-16T06:50:29.415314 image/jpeg 65860 2012-05-05T05:04:30 application/octet-stream application/zip 71399 2012-05-05T05:04:30 application/octet-stream application/zip 147519 2025-07-16T06:50:27.162340 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