Project Gutenberg 2016-02-06 Public domain in the USA. 833 Baring-Gould, S. (Sabine) 1834 1924 Baring-Gould, Sabine Gould, Sabine Baring Gould, S. Baring A Book of Dartmoor Second Edition E-text prepared by Richard Tonsing, David Edwards, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (https://archive.org) "A Book of Dartmoor" by S. Baring-Gould is an exploration and guide to the Dartmoor region, written in the late 19th century. The work delves into the natural landscape, history, and antiquities of Dartmoor, offering insights from a local's perspective rather than a mere scientific or historical lens. The book promises a journey through its unique geographical features, the ancient inhabitants, and the archeological remnants that tell the rich story of this wild terrain. At the start of the book, Baring-Gould introduces readers to the mystical and rugged landscape of Dartmoor, focusing on its bogs and rivers, which he describes as vital to the region's ecology. He recounts a humorous anecdote involving a lost tailor who wanders into a bog, showcasing the dangers and peculiarities of the land. The author’s personal anecdotes provide a sense of warmth and connection to the moor, as he reflects on his own childhood experiences exploring Dartmoor. This introductory chapter sets the tone for a blend of personal narrative and factual exploration, inviting readers to appreciate the beauty and lore of this captivating area. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 74.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Dartmoor (England) DA Text Category: Travel Writing Category: History - British Category: Nature/Gardening/Animals Category: Archaeology & Anthropology 755197 2025-08-20T13:23:02.103327 text/html 733118 2024-10-22T23:50:25 text/html 4628510 2025-08-20T13:23:18.202250 application/epub+zip 4626658 2025-08-20T13:23:04.944342 application/epub+zip 359005 2025-08-20T13:23:03.495285 application/epub+zip 4851725 2025-08-20T13:23:26.056181 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 4833534 2025-08-20T13:23:16.388229 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 576754 2022-09-23T09:19:22.995685 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 602391 2025-08-20T13:22:59.694334 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 582485 2024-10-22T23:50:25 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16827 2025-08-20T13:23:26.456189 application/rdf+xml 15742 2025-08-20T13:23:03.671292 image/jpeg 1811 2025-08-20T13:23:03.584262 image/jpeg 4487534 2025-08-20T13:23:02.331287 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