Project Gutenberg 2013-10-02 Public domain in the USA. 1162 Harper, Charles G. (Charles George) 1863 1943 Harper, C. G. The Old Inns of Old England, Volume 1 (of 2) A Picturesque Account of the Ancient and Storied Hostelries of Our Own Country Illustrated by the author. Produced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive.) "The Old Inns of Old England, Volume 1 (of 2)" by Charles G. Harper is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book explores the rich history and stories associated with traditional inns across England, reflecting on their cultural significance and transformations over time. It delves into the topic of ancient hostelry, detailing the architecture, characters, and anecdotes that make these inns a cherished part of English heritage. The opening of the book introduces readers to the allure of old inns and sets the stage for a detailed exploration of their history. Harper notes the decline of many historic inns due to modernization and commercial interests, but emphasizes the enduring charm of those that remain. He expresses a nostalgic appreciation for these establishments, highlighting how they offered a unique and comfortable respite for travelers amid the changing landscape of hospitality. The text hints at various historical anecdotes and the transformations of the innkeeping trade, promising a blend of insightful history wrapped in vivid imagery and personal reflection throughout the subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.) file:///public/vhost/g/gutenberg/html/files/43865/43865-h/images/cover.jpg Reading ease score: 64.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en England -- Social life and customs Hotels -- England DA Text Category: Travel Writing Category: History - British Category: History - Modern (1750+) 500096 2025-07-17T14:48:43.025107 text/html 477682 2024-10-23T18:51:33 text/html 12552023 2025-07-17T14:48:53.758118 application/epub+zip 12556772 2025-07-17T14:48:45.855103 application/epub+zip 237076 2025-07-17T14:48:44.389084 application/epub+zip 12692365 2025-07-17T14:48:58.493051 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 12632197 2025-07-17T14:48:51.704084 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 325783 2022-09-20T04:35:44.708869 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 425859 2025-07-17T14:48:41.619135 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 405985 2024-10-23T18:51:33 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17827 2025-07-17T14:48:58.635021 application/rdf+xml 12226 2025-07-17T14:48:44.503074 image/jpeg 1946 2025-07-17T14:48:44.447088 image/jpeg 10991778 2025-07-17T14:48:43.333094 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