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Highways and Byways in Sussex

Highways and Byways in Sussex

Lucas, E. V. (Edward Verrall)

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Travel GeneralGreat BritainBritish History

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ISBN13: 9798182716680
Publisher: Dreams of N
Pages: 432
Weight: 1.27
Height: 0.88 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English

H ighways and Byways in Sussex by E. V. Lucas is a travelogue written in the early 20th century. This work serves as an appreciation of the Sussex landscape and culture rather than just a practical guide, offering readers a rich exploration of the area. It details the author's preferred route through the county, showcasing its historical sites, towns, and natural beauty, while emphasizing a leisurely approach to travel that connects the reader with the essence of Sussex. The opening of the text establishes Midhurst as the starting point for this exploration of Sussex. Lucas describes Midhurst as a quaint country town that is both historically significant and visually appealing, positioned near the Downs. He mentions various points of interest, like Cowdray Park and notable figures in its history, and invites readers to appreciate the scenery accessible mainly by foot. The narrative suggests that this journey will not only highlight the physical beauty of Sussex but also delve into its rich history, showcasing characters and stories that have shaped the region.T he fitting order of a traveller's progress-The Downs the true Sussex- Fashion at bay-Mr. Kipling's topographical creed-Midhurst's advantages- Single railway lines-Queen Elizabeth at Cowdray-Montagus domestic and homicidal-The curse of Cowdray-Dr. Johnson atMidhurst-Cowdray Park. If it is better, in exploring a county, to begin with its least interesting districts and to end with the best, I have made a mistake in the order of this book: I should rather have begun with the comparatively dull hot inland hilly region of the north-east, and have left it at the cool chalk Downs of the Hampshire border. But if one's first impression of new country cannot be too favourable we have done rightly in starting at Midhurst, even at the risk of a loss of enthusiasm in the concluding chapters. For although historically, socially, and architecturally north Sussex is as interesting as south Sussex, the crown of the county's scenery is the Downs, and its most fascinating districts are those which the Downs dominate. The farther we travel from the Downs and the sea the less unique are our surroundings. Many of the villages in the northern Weald, beautiful as they are, might equally well

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