Project Gutenberg 1997-07-01 Public domain in the USA. 228 Defoe, Daniel 1731 Defo, Daniel John, Gabriel Moreton, Andrew Defoë, Daniel Tour through the Eastern Counties of England, 1722 Transcribed from the 1891 Cassell & Company edition by David Price "Tour through the Eastern Counties of England, 1722" by Daniel Defoe is a historical account written in the early 18th century. The book comprises a series of letters detailing Defoe's observations and experiences during his travels through various counties in England, specifically the eastern region, while reflecting on changes in society, economy, and geography. The opening of the book introduces Defoe's intent, emphasizing his methodical approach to documenting the places he visits by building upon multiple excursions. He sets off from London on a journey through Essex, Suffolk, and Norfolk, sharing insights into the towns, landscapes, and local customs he encounters, such as the increase in buildings around London and the peculiarities of life in the Essex marshes. Defoe's portrayal of regional changes, including economic shifts and social anecdotes—like the striking number of widowers in Essex who frequently remarry—provides both a historical account and a vivid, engaging narrative of 18th-century England. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 53.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en England -- Description and travel -- Early works to 1800 DA Text United Kingdom Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches Category: Travel Writing Category: British Literature Category: History - British Category: History - Early Modern (c. 1450-1750) 262387 2025-07-01T07:52:56.363158 text/html 256514 2015-02-08T08:43:05 text/html 319953 2015-02-08T12:36:16 text/html application/zip 392733 2025-07-01T07:53:03.054176 application/epub+zip 394473 2025-07-01T07:52:59.477183 application/epub+zip 154276 2025-07-01T07:52:58.296171 application/epub+zip 564160 2025-07-01T07:53:05.625132 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 549249 2025-07-01T07:53:02.235163 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 298335 2022-09-01T09:02:25.060211 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 249911 2025-07-01T07:52:55.962193 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 250042 2015-02-08T08:42:51 text/plain; charset=utf-8 92586 2015-02-08T12:36:16 text/plain; charset=utf-8 application/zip 18837 2025-07-01T07:53:05.749118 application/rdf+xml 15612 2025-07-01T07:52:58.790147 image/jpeg 3473 2025-07-01T07:52:58.542154 image/jpeg 399015 2025-07-01T07:52:56.390180 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 More titles under Johnson, Charles