Guernsey Pictorial Directory and Stranger's Guide
Embellished with Numerous Wood-cutsBy Thomas of Guernsey Bellamy
Length3h 26m
About this audiobook
In "Guernsey Pictorial Directory and Stranger's Guide," Thomas of Guernsey Bellamy curates a vivid tapestry of the island's social and geographical landscape through a rich blend of descriptive prose and illustrative content. This pioneering work serves not only as a practical guide for visitors but as a reflective document capturing the essence of Guernsey in the mid-19th century. Through meticulous attention to detail, Bellamy fosters a sense of local identity, intertwining historical anecdotes with practical advice, encompassing everything from key landmarks to local customs. His engaging style invites readers to traverse the island alongside him, revealing cultural nuances often overlooked in more conventional travel literature of the time. Thomas of Guernsey Bellamy, an esteemed local figure, draws upon his intimate connection to the island to craft this guide. His background in literature and the arts, combined with a keen interest in local history, informs his detailed observations and passionate engagement with Guernsey'Äôs heritage. The socio-political climate of the period further influences his work, as the burgeoning interest in tourism and local identity prompted Bellamy to document the island'Äôs unique charms and challenges. This book is highly recommended for both those planning to visit Guernsey and scholars interested in the historical context of 19th-century travel writing. Bellamy's "Guernsey Pictorial Directory and Stranger's Guide" serves as both an informative travel companion and a compelling narrative that captures the spirit of a distinctively rich culture, making it an invaluable addition to any literary collection.
Audiobook details
GenreTravel
Length3 hrs 26 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateApr 26, 2021
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
26Clothes.—
2PRINTED BY T. J. MAUGER. CONSTITUTION-STEPS.
27Coals.—
3PREFACE.
28College, the.—
4GUERNSEY
29Consuls.—
5DIRECTORY.
30Court, Royal.—
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6Academies.—
31Cows.—
7Agreements and Rents.—
32Cyder.—
8Andrew's Church, St.—
33Diseases.—
9Antiquities.—
34Doctors and Physicians.—
10Banks and Bankers.—
35Donkeys.—
11Barracks.—
36Doubles—
12Bats—
37Eggs.—
13Beggars—
38Exciseable Articles.—
14Birds—
39Fish.—
15Boarding Houses and Lodgings.—
40Fish Market, the—
16Boatmen.—
41Farms—
17Bread.—
42Flies.—
18Butter.—
43Flowers.—
19Carts.—
44Fogs and Mists.—
20Castles.—
45French Women.—
21Câtel Church.—
46Frogs.—
22Cemeteries.—
47Frost and Snow.—
23Chapels.—
48Furniture.—
24Cheese.—
49Gardens.—
25Climate.—
50Gas.—
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