Read Across England in a Dog-Cart: From London to St. Davids and Back

Across England in a Dog-Cart: From London to St. Davids and Back

James John Hissey

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Description:1891 edition. Excerpt: ... Welsh rivers--Picturesque Nevern--Primitive ways--A runic relic--Over the moors--Novel wall-building--A notable panorama--Kilgerran Castle--Sleepy Cardigan--The valley of the Teifi--A Paradise Lost--Llechrhyd--A salmon-leap--Cenarth--A spot to be remembered--Newcastle-Emlyn--Spoiling scenery--A land of castles--Weather prophets. We resumed our journey on a fine cloudy morning; the air was delightfully fresh and clear after the storm and wind of overnight, and the distance had that near blue appearance seen only after recent rain. It was a perfect day for the road, though at first the going was rather heavy; but, thoughtful of our horses, we moderated our pace, in spite of the fact that we had a long stage before us, as we intended to sleep the night at NewcastleEmlyn, baiting at Cardigan. At first we had a level stretch of road, but as usual this desirable condition of things did not last long. Then we had a hill to mount, from the top of which, looking backwards, we obtained a fine panoramic view of Newport, with its sheltered bay, and modernised castle, beyond which was a confused wilderness of hills. Ahead the country appeared beautifully wooded, which promised pleasant wanderings. Then a long easy descent brought us to a lovely spot, where an old ivy-covered bridge spanned a little river that leaped and foamed over its rocky bed with a melodious gurgling and splashing: These Welsh rivers always delight me, not only for their natural picturesqueness, but also for the absolute clearness and apparent purity of their water. Unlike lowland streams, owing to the rocky nature of the country they pass through, these mountain rivers are not contaminated with mud or other suspended matter, and their boulder and pebbly beds do not encourage a...We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Across England in a Dog-Cart: From London to St. Davids and Back. To get started finding Across England in a Dog-Cart: From London to St. Davids and Back, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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Pages: 413

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Publisher: Richard Bently & Son, London

Release: 1891

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Description: 1891 edition. Excerpt: ... Welsh rivers--Picturesque Nevern--Primitive ways--A runic relic--Over the moors--Novel wall-building--A notable panorama--Kilgerran Castle--Sleepy Cardigan--The valley of the Teifi--A Paradise Lost--Llechrhyd--A salmon-leap--Cenarth--A spot to be remembered--Newcastle-Emlyn--Spoiling scenery--A land of castles--Weather prophets. We resumed our journey on a fine cloudy morning; the air was delightfully fresh and clear after the storm and wind of overnight, and the distance had that near blue appearance seen only after recent rain. It was a perfect day for the road, though at first the going was rather heavy; but, thoughtful of our horses, we moderated our pace, in spite of the fact that we had a long stage before us, as we intended to sleep the night at NewcastleEmlyn, baiting at Cardigan. At first we had a level stretch of road, but as usual this desirable condition of things did not last long. Then we had a hill to mount, from the top of which, looking backwards, we obtained a fine panoramic view of Newport, with its sheltered bay, and modernised castle, beyond which was a confused wilderness of hills. Ahead the country appeared beautifully wooded, which promised pleasant wanderings. Then a long easy descent brought us to a lovely spot, where an old ivy-covered bridge spanned a little river that leaped and foamed over its rocky bed with a melodious gurgling and splashing: These Welsh rivers always delight me, not only for their natural picturesqueness, but also for the absolute clearness and apparent purity of their water. Unlike lowland streams, owing to the rocky nature of the country they pass through, these mountain rivers are not contaminated with mud or other suspended matter, and their boulder and pebbly beds do not encourage a...We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Across England in a Dog-Cart: From London to St. Davids and Back. To get started finding Across England in a Dog-Cart: From London to St. Davids and Back, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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