Project Gutenberg 2014-08-10 Public domain in the USA. 208 Mitton, G. E. (Geraldine Edith) 1868 1955 Mitton, Geraldine Edith The Isle of Wight Beautiful Britain Produced by sp1nd, Martin Pettit 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 Isle of Wight" by G. E. Mitton is a detailed geographical and historical account of the Isle of Wight, likely written during the early 20th century. This publication delves into the island's landscape, notable attractions, cultural significance, and historical events that have shaped its identity over the centuries. The book aims to provide a comprehensive exploration of the island, making it appealing for those interested in travel, history, and natural beauty. In the book, Mitton presents various facets of the Isle of Wight, including its scenic geography marked by chalk cliffs, sandy beaches, and the distinctive Needles rock formation. The narrative incorporates historical landmarks such as Carisbrooke Castle and discusses notable figures associated with the island, including poets like Alfred Lord Tennyson and literary contributions from John Keats. Additionally, the text highlights the Isle of Wight's role as a health resort and a favored yachting destination, particularly during events like Cowes Week. Through its blend of history, nature, and culture, "The Isle of Wight" serves as both a guide for potential visitors and a tribute to the island's rich heritage. (This is an automatically generated summary.) file:///public/vhost/g/gutenberg/html/files/46556/46556-h/images/cover.jpg Reading ease score: 62.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Isle of Wight (England) -- Description and travel DA Text Category: Travel Writing Category: History - British 112515 2025-08-18T17:12:16.911887 text/html 89489 2024-10-24T09:51:30 text/html 853893 2025-08-18T17:12:19.868909 application/epub+zip 853623 2025-08-18T17:12:17.554883 application/epub+zip 90481 2025-08-18T17:12:17.195900 application/epub+zip 910784 2025-08-18T17:12:21.734866 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 890704 2025-08-18T17:12:19.561871 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 128909 2022-09-21T07:30:17.980069 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 89038 2025-08-18T17:12:16.628895 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 69211 2024-10-24T09:51:30 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16402 2025-08-18T17:12:21.867895 application/rdf+xml 32573 2025-08-18T17:12:17.303866 image/jpeg 4096 2025-08-18T17:12:17.249895 image/jpeg 910747 2025-08-18T17:12:16.955906 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