Project Gutenberg 2012-10-24 Public domain in the USA. 622 Mothersole, Jessie 1873 1958 The Isles of Scilly : $b Their story, their folk & their flowers The Isles of Scilly : Their story, their folk and their flowers Produced by sp1nd, Matthew Wheaton and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "The Isles of Scilly: Their Story, Their Folk & Their Flowers" by Jessie Mothersole is a descriptive travelogue written in the early 20th century. The work provides insights into the history, culture, and natural beauty of the Scilly Isles, situated off the coast of Cornwall. It delves into the unique industries of the islands, particularly focusing on their famous flower cultivation. Through vibrant descriptions, the author paints a portrait of the islands as an enchanting paradise that combines natural splendor with rich historical significance. The opening of the book serves as an introduction, emphasizing the stunning colors and natural features of the Isles of Scilly, presenting them as a "virgin" retreat away from the industrialized world. Mothersole notes the abundant flowers that characterize the islands, highlighting how flower-growing has transformed local livelihoods. The text also reflects on the shift from older trades, like kelping, to the prosperous flower industry that has become a symbol of the islands. Readers are invited to appreciate the idyllic setting and the community spirit of its inhabitants, who have adapted to changing times while preserving the charm of their island home. (This is an automatically generated summary.) file:///public/vhost/g/gutenberg/html/files/41165/41165-h/images/cover.jpg Reading ease score: 72.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Isles of Scilly (England) -- Description and travel DA Text Category: Travel Writing Category: History - Other Category: Nature/Gardening/Animals 321536 2025-08-16T15:24:09.693634 text/html 290665 2024-10-23T11:45:51 text/html 1200188 2025-08-16T15:24:15.480568 application/epub+zip 1203300 2025-08-16T15:24:10.914671 application/epub+zip 164510 2025-08-16T15:24:10.234608 application/epub+zip 1314736 2025-08-16T15:24:19.052595 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1272816 2025-08-16T15:24:14.899570 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 237455 2022-09-18T19:10:16.631440 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 253900 2025-08-16T15:24:08.923667 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 233932 2024-10-23T11:45:51 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16727 2025-08-16T15:24:19.190581 application/rdf+xml 20754 2025-08-16T15:24:10.339625 image/jpeg 3104 2025-08-16T15:24:10.287652 image/jpeg 1166313 2025-08-16T15:24:09.783609 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