Project Gutenberg 2014-09-10 Public domain in the USA. 212 Heath, Sidney 1872 1953 Heath, Sidney Herbert Heath, Sidney H. Haslehust, E. W. 1866 1949 Haslehust, Ernest William Haslehurst, Ernest William Haslehurst, E. W. Hazelhurst, Ernest The Heart of Wessex Beautiful England Produced by Shaun Pinder 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 Heart of Wessex" by Sidney Heath is a descriptive travel book written in the late 19th century. This publication offers an evocative portrayal of South Dorset, exploring the landscapes and cultural heritage of the region famously depicted in the works of Thomas Hardy. The book effectively highlights the unique beauty and historical significance of Wessex, which has become a symbol of rural England, emphasizing its natural scenery and the architectural beauty of its villages and towns. In "The Heart of Wessex," the author takes readers on a journey through notable locations such as Dorchester, Weymouth, and Puddletown, intertwining historical narratives with personal anecdotes to evoke the charm of the English countryside. Heath meticulously relates the connections between the region's landscapes and Hardy's literature, examining various places featured in his novels, including the houses and landmarks significant to characters like Gabriel Oak and Tess. Through poetic language and rich detail, the book immerses readers in the picturesque views, local traditions, and intricate histories that characterize Wessex, offering both a celebration of its beauty and a call to appreciate its cultural legacy. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 56.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Wessex (England) -- Description and travel Hardy, Thomas, 1840-1928. Wessex novels -- Settings DA Text Browsing: Culture/Civilization/Society Browsing: History - General Browsing: Travel & Geography Category: Travel Writing Category: History - British 120261 2025-06-19T03:44:06.770595 text/html 93695 2024-10-24T10:39:31 text/html 888078 2025-06-19T03:44:10.145472 application/epub+zip 888752 2025-06-19T03:44:07.719524 application/epub+zip 111752 2025-06-19T03:44:07.245523 application/epub+zip 936820 2025-06-19T03:44:12.146480 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 925548 2025-06-19T03:44:09.698474 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 150709 2022-09-21T09:48:27.555478 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 103764 2023-09-20T10:01:17.519826 text/plain 83948 2024-10-24T10:39:31 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17082 2025-06-19T03:44:12.294484 application/rdf+xml 16090 2025-06-19T03:44:07.330483 image/jpeg 2967 2025-06-19T03:44:07.287483 image/jpeg 925723 2025-06-19T03:44:06.827518 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 en.wikipedia