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The Cambrian Tourist, or, Post-Chaise Companion through Wales: 1834

Journey through Welsh landscapes: 19th-century travelogueBy Anonymous

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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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Length10 hrs 19 mins

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Publish dateNov 5, 2021

LanguageEnglish

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, &amp;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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