Project Gutenberg 2018-12-26 Public domain in the USA. 216 Howells, William Dean 1837 1920 Howells, W. D. (William Dean) Howells, William D. (William Dean) 06038895 Certain delightful English towns, with glimpses of the pleasant country between The landing of a pilgrim at Plymouth -- Twenty-four hours at Exeter -- A fortnight in Bath -- A country town and a country house -- Afternoons in Wells and Bristol -- By way of Southampton to London -- In Folkestone out of season -- Kentish neighborhoods, including Canterbury -- Oxford -- The charm of Chester -- Malvern among her hills -- Shrewsbury by way of Worcester and Hereford -- Northampton and the Washington country. Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images available at The Internet Archive) "Certain Delightful English Towns, with Glimpses of the Pleasant Country Between" by W. D. Howells is a travelogue written in the early 20th century. The work captures the author's observations and experiences as he explores various towns in England, highlighting their charm, history, and the picturesque countryside that connects them. Through his lens, Howells offers readers a glimpse into the cultural nuances of England and its locations. The opening of the book introduces the author’s entry into Plymouth, England, where he reflects on the complex connections between America and England. Howells describes his feelings of familiarity upon arrival, attributed to his English ancestry, and begins to recount his encounters with locals, such as a helpful hotel clerk and the peculiarities of English hospitality. He shares detailed impressions of Plymouth, from the vibrant promenade to the historical significance tied to the Pilgrims. Throughout this portion, the author balances humor and cultural commentary while painting a vivid picture of the town, characterized by its historical landmarks and the unique behaviors of its residents. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 50.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en England -- Description and travel DA Text Category: Travel Writing 603879 2025-06-23T10:31:33.432177 text/html 595978 2021-01-24T12:47:14 text/html 8774979 2025-06-23T10:31:46.291081 application/epub+zip 8763033 2025-06-23T10:31:35.752176 application/epub+zip 280323 2025-06-23T10:31:34.502205 application/epub+zip 8884357 2025-06-23T10:31:54.364131 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 8813933 2025-06-23T10:31:43.599064 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 381090 2022-09-26T14:52:36.593446 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 542164 2025-06-23T10:31:32.121141 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 542057 2018-12-26T09:06:54 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 19026 2025-06-23T10:31:54.596040 application/rdf+xml 13835 2025-06-23T10:31:34.611204 image/jpeg 2206 2025-06-23T10:31:34.556155 image/jpeg 212500 2018-12-26T09:06:58 application/octet-stream application/zip 8653375 2021-01-24T12:47:15 application/octet-stream application/zip 9047366 2025-06-23T10:31:33.869190 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