Project Gutenberg 2014-11-05 Public domain in the USA. 917 Various Verschillende Various, Various 17003771 The Rivers of Great Britain, Descriptive, Historical, Pictorial: Rivers of the South and West Coasts The southern chalk streams / William Senior -- Rivers of Devon / W.W. Hutchings -- Rivers of Cornwall / Hugh W. Strong -- The Parret and the Lower Avon / Hugh W. Strong -- The Severn / Rev. Professor Bonney -- The Wye / E.W. Sabel -- The Usk / E.W. Sabel -- Rivers of South Wales / Charles Edwardes -- Rivers of North Wales / Aaron Watson -- The Mersey / W.S. Cameron -- Rivers of Lancashire and Lakeland / William Senior -- Rivers of the Solway Firth / Francis Watt -- Rivers of Ayrshire / John Geddie -- The Clyde / John Geddie. Produced by Chris Curnow, Reiner Ruf, 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 Rivers of Great Britain, Descriptive, Historical, Pictorial: Rivers of the South and West Coasts" is a descriptive and historical account written in the late 19th century. This work explores the rivers of England, focusing specifically on those located on the southern and western coasts. The text likely features a blend of picturesque depictions, historical anecdotes, and detailed descriptions of the landscapes surrounding each river, captivating readers with the serene beauty and rich history of these waterways. The opening of the book presents a transcribed note that references the 1897 edition and addresses editorial corrections. It begins by emphasizing the noteworthy characteristics of southern chalk streams, particularly the Canterbury Stour and its tributaries, highlighting their importance to anglers and the unique qualities of their crystal-clear waters. The author paints a vivid picture of the tranquil beauty these rivers offer, contrasting them with the more turbulent rivers found in northern England. As the narrative unfolds, it introduces readers to various locales and historical anecdotes connected to these rivers, setting the stage for a detailed exploration of the waterways that define the charm of Great Britain. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 60.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Great Britain -- Description and travel Rivers -- Great Britain DA Text Category: Travel Writing Category: History - British Category: Environmental Issues 1134280 2025-08-19T06:07:27.299106 text/html 1079688 2024-10-24T12:08:25 text/html 22433519 2025-08-19T06:07:47.981054 application/epub+zip 22457032 2025-08-19T06:07:32.466071 application/epub+zip 474013 2025-08-19T06:07:29.664095 application/epub+zip 22507277 2025-08-19T06:07:58.204034 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 22354348 2025-08-19T06:07:45.173064 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 747612 2022-09-21T13:20:41.060007 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 860527 2025-08-19T06:07:24.027629 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 840410 2024-10-24T12:08:25 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17114 2025-08-19T06:07:58.405932 application/rdf+xml 18928 2025-08-19T06:07:29.892073 image/jpeg 2101 2025-08-19T06:07:29.781080 image/jpeg 22085783 2025-08-19T06:07:28.067123 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