The Cambrian Tourist, or, Post-Chaise Companion through Wales: 1834
Journey through Welsh landscapes: 19th-century travelogueBy Anonymous
Length10h 19m
About this audiobook
Published in 1834, "The Cambrian Tourist, or, Post-Chaise Companion through Wales" is an engaging travelogue that captivates readers with its vivid descriptions and refined prose. The author, working anonymously, employs a conversational yet informative literary style, strategically blending personal anecdotes with historical and geographical insights about Wales. Drawing on the romanticism of the period, the work serves as both a practical guide for travelers navigating the Welsh landscape and a literary homage to the region's natural beauty and rich cultural heritage. The book is set against the backdrop of burgeoning tourism in the 19th century, reflecting a growing public interest in the picturesque country side and the emerging sense of national identity in Wales. The anonymous author'Äôs choice to delve into the intricacies of Welsh locales may stem from a profound interest in capturing the spirit of the time'Äîwhen industrialization was rising and traditional landscapes were at risk. This engagement with Welsh culture, likely influenced by both an aesthetic appreciation for nature and societal shifts, offers readers a window into the thoughts and ideals of the early 19th century. For anyone intrigued by travel literature or the historical evolution of national sentiment, "The Cambrian Tourist" is indispensable. This richly informative guide not only reveals the enchanting vistas of Wales but also immerses readers in a unique cultural moment, making it an essential read for both tourists and scholars alike.
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GenreTravel
Length10 hrs 19 mins
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Publish dateNov 5, 2021
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1THE CAMBRIAN TOURIST,
66TAN-Y-BWLCH.
2ACCOUNT OF THE WELSH LANGUAGE.
67CRICCAETH
3THE CAMBRIAN TOURIST.
68ISLAND OF BARDSEY.
4CHELTENHAM.
69PWLLHELI.
5GLOUCESTER.
70PENMORFA,
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6CLIFTON
71BEDDGELERT: BEDDGELERT, OR, THE GREYHOUND’S GRAVE.
7KINGSWESTON,
72THE VALE OF NANHWYNAN,
8WESTBURY
73THE PASS OF DRWSYCOED,
9FLAXLEY ABBEY,
74SNOWDON.
10NEWNHAM
75“NATIVES OF ERYRI.
11LIDNEY
76“MODE OF BURYING.
12CHEPSTOW.
77CAERNARVON;
13CALDECOT CASTLE.
78PLAS-NEWYDD,
14CAERWENT,
79BANGOR,
15CAERLEON
80MENAI.
16NEWPORT
81MONA, OR ANGLESEA, [206]
17RAGLAND CASTLE,
82BEAUMARIS,
18USK, or CASTRUM ISCA,
83LLANELIAN
19CAERLEON
84AMLWCH,
20CARDIFF
85HOLYHEAD,
21LLANDAFF.
86PENRHYN CASTLE,
22CAERPHILY
87CONWAY CASTLE,
23VALE OF GLAMORGAN,: FURNACES.
88ABERGELE,
24PONT NEATH VECHAN.
89RHUDDLAN,
25NEATH,
90ST. ASAPH,
26BRITTON FERRY.
91HOLYWELL
27SWANSEA.
92FLINT
28OYSTERMOUTH CASTLE,
93CHESTER,
29MUMBLES,
94EATON HALL,
30CHERITON,
95CAERWYS,
31LLANELLY,
96DENBIGH,
32KIDWELLY,
97RUTHIN,
33CAERMARTHEN
98WREXHAM.
34LLAUGHARNE,
99MARCH WIEL,
35GREEN BRIDGE.
100RUABON,
36TENBY
101PONTCYSYLLTY AQUEDUCT, [281]
37PEMBROKE.
102LLANGOLLEN,
38MILFORD HAVEN,
103CHIRK.
39HUBBERSTON
104WHITTINGTON.
40MILFORD,
105OSWESTRY.
41CAREW CASTLE
106LLANYMYNACH,
42CRESSELEY,
107WELSH POOL QUAY,
43LANDSHIPPING,
108MONTGOMERY,
44PICTON,
109BISHOP’S CASTLE
45HAVERFORDWEST,
110LUDLOW,
46NEWGIN BRIDGE,
111LEOMINSTER,
47ROACH CASTLE.
112HEREFORD,
48ST. DAVID’S,
113ROSS,
49RAMSEY ISLE,
114MONMOUTH,
50FISHGUARD
115LLANDOGO,
51NEWPORT,
116TINTERN,
52KILGERRAN CASTLE
117CHEPSTOW,
53CARDIGAN
118SONNETS.
54ST. DOGMAEL’S ABBEY,
119SONNET I. TO FRIENDSHIP.
55LLANARTH,
120SONNET II. THE CONTRAST OF YESTERDAY AND TO-DAY.
56ABERAERON,
121SONNET III. ON LEAVING WALES.
57ABERYSTWITH,
122SONNET IV. TO THE WELSH HARP.
58DEVIL’S BRIDGE,: FALLS, &c.
123SONNET V.
59HAVOD or HAFOD,: THE GENIUS OF HAVOD.
124SONNET VI. ON SEEING LLANGOLLEN VALE.
60MACHYNLLETH,
125SONNET VII. PROSPECT OF SUN-RISE FROM SNOWDON.
61TALYLYN;
126SONNET VIII. TO MY DOG.
62DOLGELLY,
127CHART TO THE CAMBRIAN TOURIST.
63CADER IDRIS,
128INDEX.
64BARMOUTH.
129FOOTNOTES.
65HARLECH
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