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Pedestrian And Other Reminiscences At Home And Abroad: With Sketches Of Country Life (1846)

Pedestrian And Other Reminiscences At Home And Abroad: With Sketches Of Country Life (1846)

Sylvanus
Colton, Robert

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ISBN10: 1164907808
ISBN13: 9781164907800
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 304
Weight: 0.90
Height: 0.64 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Urban is a collection of essays and sketches by Sylvanus Urban, published in 1846. The book is divided into two parts: Reminiscences at Home and Reminiscences Abroad, and includes a variety of topics such as country life, travel, and observations on society. In the first part, Reminiscences at Home, Urban reflects on his childhood in the English countryside, describing the natural beauty of the landscape and the joys of rural life. He also shares his thoughts on various social issues, such as the education system and the treatment of the poor.The second part, Reminiscences Abroad, is a collection of sketches and observations from Urban's travels throughout Europe. He describes his experiences in France, Italy, and Switzerland, and provides insights into the customs and culture of these countries. Throughout the book, Urban's writing is characterized by a keen sense of observation and a love of nature. He is also a skilled storyteller, weaving together anecdotes and personal reflections to create a vivid and engaging portrait of life in the 19th century. Overall, Pedestrian And Other Reminiscences At Home And Abroad: With Sketches Of Country Life (1846) is a charming and insightful collection of essays and sketches, offering a glimpse into the world of a thoughtful and observant writer.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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