Project Gutenberg 2014-12-07 Public domain in the USA. 431 Grindon, Leo H. (Leo Hartley) 1818 1904 Grindon, Leopold Hartley Country Rambles, and Manchester Walks and Wild Flowers Being Rural Wanderings in Cheshire, Lancashire, Derbyshire, and Yorkshire Produced by Brian Wilcox, 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) "Country Rambles, and Manchester Walks and Wild Flowers" by Leo H. Grindon is a collection of essays and observations on the natural landscapes and flora surrounding Manchester, written in the late 19th century. This work serves not only as a guide to the picturesque spots in the rural districts of Cheshire, Lancashire, Derbyshire, and Yorkshire, but also as an encouragement for readers to appreciate and engage with the natural world. The text aims to stimulate a greater connection to nature, particularly for those living in urban areas. The beginning of the book introduces readers to the beauty of the countryside, emphasizing that despite urban expansion, sanctuaries of nature are always nearby for those willing to seek them out. Grindon establishes a theme of exploration and appreciation for the simple pleasures found in natural settings, encouraging readers to savor the sights and sounds of flora and fauna. He highlights the value of pastoral visits and leisurely walks, noting the joy derived from observing the changing seasons and discovering wildflowers. The work promises a blend of personal anecdotes, botanical insights, and guided explorations of local beauty, appealing to both seasoned nature enthusiasts and casual readers looking to expand their experience of the outdoors. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 64.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en England -- Description and travel Natural history -- England -- Manchester DA QH Text Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches Category: Travel Writing Category: Nature/Gardening/Animals 615016 2025-09-19T07:21:31.567823 text/html 602724 2024-10-24T12:47:46 text/html 4393836 2025-09-19T07:21:41.129756 application/epub+zip 4398127 2025-09-19T07:21:33.397808 application/epub+zip 278705 2025-09-19T07:21:32.481837 application/epub+zip 4567183 2025-09-19T07:21:46.648752 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 4234045 2025-09-19T07:21:39.971783 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 400192 2022-09-21T15:19:30.056231 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 500766 2025-09-19T07:21:30.057865 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 480822 2024-10-24T12:47:46 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17023 2025-09-19T07:21:46.794735 application/rdf+xml 20397 2025-09-19T07:21:32.606803 image/jpeg 2841 2025-09-19T07:21:32.545799 image/jpeg 3935797 2025-09-19T07:21:31.784836 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