Project Gutenberg 2015-01-21 Public domain in the USA. 443 Holland, Clive 1866 1959 Hankinson, Charles James Randall, Maurice 09008380 From the North Foreland to Penzance Produced by Shaun Pinder, Charlie Howard, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "From the North Foreland to Penzance" by Clive Holland is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book explores the picturesque harbours and seaports along the southern coastline of England, from North Foreland to Penzance, highlighting their historical significance, beauty, and the romantic tales that accompany these locations. It seeks to capture the essence of these coastal towns and their storied pasts rather than provide mere practical information for sailors or tourists. The opening of the work introduces readers to the North Foreland, setting a reflective tone as it describes its striking cliffs, the historic lighthouse, and the battles that have taken place in its waters. The narrative weaves together the natural beauty of the landscape with rich historical anecdotes, such as the naval battle between English and Dutch fleets in 1653. It further portrays towns such as Ramsgate and Dover, detailing their significant roles in maritime history, the tales of smugglers and shipwrecks, and the memories of notable figures such as Julius Caesar and St. Augustine. This blend of scenic appreciation and historical context sets the stage for a journey along the captivating south coast of England, promising readers a vivid exploration of both its geography and stories. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 52.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en England -- Description and travel DA Text Category: Travel Writing Category: History - British 737060 2025-07-19T09:47:10.094659 text/html 718078 2024-10-24T14:08:33 text/html 1618097 2025-07-19T09:47:19.170611 application/epub+zip 1623777 2025-07-19T09:47:11.814638 application/epub+zip 382192 2025-07-19T09:47:10.934661 application/epub+zip 1796920 2025-07-19T09:47:24.605544 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1745187 2025-07-19T09:47:18.008581 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 507401 2022-09-21T18:50:47.090357 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 682734 2025-07-19T09:47:09.168649 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 662813 2024-10-24T14:08:33 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17164 2025-07-19T09:47:24.749543 application/rdf+xml 17373 2025-07-19T09:47:11.039617 image/jpeg 2420 2025-07-19T09:47:10.987664 image/jpeg 1508658 2025-07-19T09:47:10.222633 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