Project Gutenberg 2019-01-08 Public domain in the USA. 119 Harper, Charles G. (Charles George) 1863 1943 Harper, C. G. Tyndale, Walter 1855 1943 Wessex Beautiful Britain Produced by Chris Curnow, 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) "Wessex" by Charles G. Harper is a travelogue published in the early 20th century, specifically in 1911. This book presents a picturesque exploration of the Wessex region of England, capturing its rich history, landscapes, and quaint towns. It serves as a charming guide for both tourists and armchair travelers, showcasing locations in Dorset and Somerset that are steeped in romantic and literary significance, much of which are associated with the famed author Thomas Hardy. The content of "Wessex" weaves a tapestry of historical anecdotes, vibrant descriptions, and cultural insights as it journeys through notable towns such as Wareham, Dorchester, and Sherborne. Harper's narrative is enriched with references to Hardy's works, contextualizing the sites within the framework of his stories. Each chapter captures the essence of various locales, detailing their architectural marvels like Corfe Castle and the ancient church of St. Martin, as well as natural beauty like the scenic Blackmore Vale. The book aims to evoke a sense of nostalgia and curiosity, encouraging readers to appreciate Wessex's charm and its place in literary and regional history. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 63.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Wessex (England) -- Description and travel DA Text Category: Travel Writing 122116 2025-06-23T11:00:23.524054 text/html 114919 2019-01-07T16:19:06 text/html 1634733 2025-06-23T11:00:28.160099 application/epub+zip 1633199 2025-06-23T11:00:24.714106 application/epub+zip 118709 2025-06-23T11:00:24.107089 application/epub+zip 1678587 2025-06-23T11:00:30.675001 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1659365 2025-06-23T11:00:27.432038 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 146627 2022-09-26T15:50:32.502321 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 93494 2025-06-23T11:00:23.160070 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 93710 2019-01-07T16:19:02 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 19151 2025-06-23T11:00:30.840998 application/rdf+xml 23092 2025-06-23T11:00:24.212087 image/jpeg 3018 2025-06-23T11:00:24.160055 image/jpeg 37477 2019-01-07T16:19:08 application/octet-stream application/zip 1472727 2019-01-07T16:19:10 application/octet-stream application/zip 1475742 2025-06-23T11:00:23.619062 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 en.wikipedia