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Title: Loitering in Pleasant Paths

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Summary: "Loitering in Pleasant Paths" by Marion Harland is a travel narrative written in the late 19th century. The book recounts the experiences of an American family traveling through England and Europe with the primary goal of restoring health to one of its members. Through a series of personal reflections, anecdotes, and observations, the author explores cultural contrasts, historical landmarks, and the emotional journey of the protagonists. At the start of the book, the narrator describes their arrival in London on a gloomy day, contrasting the dreary atmosphere with their anticipation for seeing the city’s sights. They share their discomfort with the persistent gray clouds, comparing them to mourning attire. However, the tone shifts as the gloomy weather lifts momentarily, affording them a glimpse of sunlight, which invigorates their spirits. The narrator observes the historical significance of various sites in London and humorously recounts their interactions with locals as they seek historical information about noteworthy events, particularly concerning King Charles I’s execution. This opening portion sets the stage for a journey filled with historical reflections, cultural inquiries, and personal growth amidst the backdrop of the old world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Reading Level: Reading ease score: 68.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Author: Harland, Marion, 1830-1922

EBook No.: 50511

Published: Nov 20, 2015

Downloads: 222

Language: English

Subject: Europe -- Description and travel

LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere

LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: Loitering in Pleasant Paths

Credits: Produced by Emmy, MWS and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was
produced from images generously made available by The
Internet Archive)

Summary: "Loitering in Pleasant Paths" by Marion Harland is a travel narrative written in the late 19th century. The book recounts the experiences of an American family traveling through England and Europe with the primary goal of restoring health to one of its members. Through a series of personal reflections, anecdotes, and observations, the author explores cultural contrasts, historical landmarks, and the emotional journey of the protagonists. At the start of the book, the narrator describes their arrival in London on a gloomy day, contrasting the dreary atmosphere with their anticipation for seeing the city’s sights. They share their discomfort with the persistent gray clouds, comparing them to mourning attire. However, the tone shifts as the gloomy weather lifts momentarily, affording them a glimpse of sunlight, which invigorates their spirits. The narrator observes the historical significance of various sites in London and humorously recounts their interactions with locals as they seek historical information about noteworthy events, particularly concerning King Charles I’s execution. This opening portion sets the stage for a journey filled with historical reflections, cultural inquiries, and personal growth amidst the backdrop of the old world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Reading Level: Reading ease score: 68.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Author: Harland, Marion, 1830-1922

EBook No.: 50511

Published: Nov 20, 2015

Downloads: 222

Language: English

Subject: Europe -- Description and travel

LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere

LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.