Project Gutenberg 2018-06-23 Public domain in the USA. 239 Harper, Charles G. (Charles George) 1863 1943 Harper, C. G. Campbell, W. S. Thames Valley Villages, Volume 2 (of 2) Produced by Chris Curnow and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Thames Valley Villages, Volume 2" by Charles G. Harper is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This volume explores various villages along the Thames, detailing their histories, notable landmarks, and unique characteristics that set them apart. The text aims to provide insights into the rural heart of the Thames Valley that has remained relatively unchanged over the years, capturing its charm and historical significance. The opening of the book introduces the town of Reading, providing context for why it is not included among the villages discussed. Harper paints a vivid image of the transition from the bustling industrial town to the serene and picturesque villages nearby, such as Sonning and Hurst. He describes Sonning with particular fondness, emphasizing its natural beauty and historical buildings, including an unpretentious but charming bridge and the notable church. The detailed narrative invites readers to explore the idyllic countryside and its hidden stories, setting the tone for a journey into the Thames Valley's quaint villages filled with history and character. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 63.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Thames Valley (England) DA Text Category: Travel Writing Category: History - British 370586 2025-06-23T04:17:45.302641 text/html 363918 2018-06-23T10:01:36 text/html 4415364 2025-06-23T04:17:53.846637 application/epub+zip 4411626 2025-06-23T04:17:47.263614 application/epub+zip 220877 2025-06-23T04:17:46.116650 application/epub+zip 4511912 2025-06-23T04:17:58.310595 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 4464165 2025-06-23T04:17:52.726619 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 286869 2022-08-25T18:13:33.261424 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 298541 2025-06-23T04:17:44.264679 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 298805 2018-06-23T10:01:32 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18582 2025-06-23T04:17:58.478571 application/rdf+xml 14651 2025-06-23T04:17:46.241621 image/jpeg 2299 2025-06-23T04:17:46.182617 image/jpeg 117324 2018-06-23T10:01:44 application/octet-stream application/zip 4066431 2018-06-23T10:01:44 application/octet-stream application/zip 4094559 2025-06-23T04:17:45.524646 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