THE CATHEDRAL TOWNS AND INTERVENING PLACES OF ENGLAND, IRELANS AND SCOTLAND


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"Embark on a picturesque journey through the heart of England, Ireland, and Scotland with Thomas W. Silloway and Lee L. Powers in 'The Cathedral Towns and Intervening Places of England, Ireland, and Scotland.' Penned in the late 19th century, this travelogue is a literary expedition that invites readers to explore the architectural and cultural marvels of these historic regions. As Silloway and Powers guide readers through cathedral towns and the spaces between, the narrative unfolds a rich tapestry of Gothic splendor, quaint villages, and the breathtaking landscapes of the British Isles. With meticulous detail, they provide insights into the historical significance and artistic achievements of the cathedrals, offering readers a unique blend of travelogue and architectural exploration. More than a guidebook, 'The Cathedral Towns and Intervening Places' stands as a testament to the enduring beauty and cultural heritage of these regions. Join Silloway and Powers on this literary journey where each page unveils a new facet of architectural marvels and the captivating landscapes of England, Ireland, and Scotland."




Tourism, Land and Landscape in Ireland


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This study, exploring a broad range of evocative Irish travel writing from 1850 to 1914, much of it highly entertaining and heavily laced with irony and humour, draws out interplays between tourism, travel literature and commodifications of culture. It focuses on the importance of informal tourist economies, illicit dimensions of tourism, national landscapes, ‘legend’ and invented tradition in modern tourism.







American Travellers Abroad


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Demonstrates that US travelers abroad were not limited to the rich and privileged even in previous centuries, by presenting over 2,000 titles with full bibliographic citations and brief evaluative descriptions. Arranged alphabetically by author and indexed by place and author's occupation. Updated from the 1969 edition with titles subsequently discovered. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR










The Literary World


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The Dial


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