Project Gutenberg 2014-04-06 Public domain in the USA. 471 Harper, Charles G. (Charles George) 1863 1943 Harper, C. G. Summer Days in Shakespeare Land This ebook was transcribed by Les Bowler "Summer Days in Shakespeare Land" by Charles G. Harper is a travelogue written in the early 20th century. This work explores Stratford-upon-Avon and the surrounding countryside, emphasizing the significance of Shakespeare's life and surroundings. It delves into various landmarks associated with the playwright and the charm of the rural landscapes that influenced his works. The opening of the travelogue establishes the context of Stratford-on-Avon, a town not historically notable until Shakespeare's connection, and describes its evolution from a quiet settlement to a celebrated destination for literary pilgrims. Harper discusses the rich historical landscape, including insights into the local community and cultural heritage. He critiques contemporary tourist engagements with Shakespearean history, advocating for a deeper appreciation of the less-visited rural byways and local landmarks related to the bard, rather than solely relying on popular attractions. The beginning serves as an introduction to both the geographic and cultural significance of the area, urging readers to explore the true essence of Shakespeare's roots. (This is an automatically generated summary.) file:///public/vhost/g/gutenberg/html/files/45328/45328-h/images/cover.jpg Reading ease score: 60.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 Warwickshire (England) -- Description and travel Stratford-upon-Avon (England) PR Text Category: Travel Writing 585394 2025-07-18T10:36:42.403106 text/html 580916 2014-04-08T17:55:45 text/html 2818180 2025-07-18T10:36:54.522079 application/epub+zip 2792316 2025-07-18T10:36:44.370097 application/epub+zip 295441 2025-07-18T10:36:43.312110 application/epub+zip 2930991 2025-07-18T10:37:01.978504 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 2842202 2025-07-18T10:36:51.590046 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 398285 2022-09-20T17:06:28.595813 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 496353 2025-07-18T10:36:41.333130 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 496097 2014-04-08T17:54:30 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 19350 2025-07-18T10:37:02.179488 application/rdf+xml 23348 2025-07-18T10:36:43.424073 image/jpeg 3551 2025-07-18T10:36:43.369090 image/jpeg 192197 2014-04-08T17:58:14 application/octet-stream application/zip 2696127 2014-04-08T17:58:14 application/octet-stream application/zip 2713053 2025-07-18T10:36:42.608098 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