Length8h 35m
About this audiobook
In "The Kentish Coast," Charles G. Harper presents a vivid and immersive exploration of one of England's most picturesque regions. This work combines rich narrative prose with meticulous observation, painting a comprehensive portrait of the Kentish coastline's natural beauty, historical significance, and cultural heritage. Harper's engaging style, marked by both poetic descriptions and informative detail, invites readers to appreciate the intricacies of landscape and local lore. The book serves as both a travelogue and a historical account, situating itself within the broader context of 19th-century English literature that sought to celebrate the countryside and encourage a deeper connection to nature. Harper, an esteemed Victorian author and artist, was deeply influenced by his passion for walking and the English landscape. His experiences as a traveler and his background in sketching and illustration provide a unique lens through which he captures the essence of the Kentish coast. Harper's affection for the region, combined with his commitment to detailed observation, reflects a broader cultural movement of the time that valued both nature and history, making his work a significant contribution to the genre of regional literature. This book is highly recommended for those intrigued by English geography, as well as travelers and history enthusiasts alike. Harper's eloquent prose and insightful commentary will not only enlighten readers about the Kentish coast but will also inspire them to explore the beauty and stories hidden within this remarkable landscape.
Audiobook details
GenreTravel
Length8 hrs 35 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateSep 4, 2022
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1CHAPTER I DEPTFORD AND PETER THE GREAT
2CHAPTER II GREENWICH—THE ROYAL NAVAL HOSPITAL—THE “FUBBS YACHT”—THE GREENWICH WHITEBAIT DINNERS—WOOLWICH—THE “PRINCESS ALICE” DISASTER—LESNES ABBEY—ERITH—DARTFORD
3CHAPTER III STONE—GREENHITHE—NORTHFLEET—HUGGENS’S COLLEGE—ROSHERVILLE—GRAVESEND—SHORNEMEAD—CLIFFE—COOLING—THE HUNDRED OF HOO—THE ISLE OF GRAIN—HOO ST. WERBURGH—UPNOR CASTLE—STROOD
4CHAPTER IV ROCHESTER AND CHATHAM—BROMPTON—GILLINGHAM—GRANGE—OTTERHAM QUAY—LOWER HALSTOW—IWADE
5CHAPTER V SHEPPEY
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6CHAPTER VI THE CAPTURE OF JAMES THE SECOND—FAVERSHAM
7CHAPTER VII MILTON-NEXT-SITTINGBOURNE—SITTINGBOURNE OLD INNS—MURSTON—LUDDENHAM
8CHAPTER VIII GOODNESTONE—GRAVENEY—SEASALTER—WHITSTABLE AND THE OYSTER FISHERY
9CHAPTER IX HERNE BAY—RECULVER—WANTSUM—SARRE
10CHAPTER X THANET’S CORNFIELDS—MONKTON—MINSTER-IN-THANET—BIRCHINGTON—QUEX PARK—WESTGATE—DANDELION.
11CHAPTER XI MARGATE
12CHAPTER XII KINGSGATE—THE NORTH FORELAND—BROADSTAIRS—ST. PETER’S
13CHAPTER XIII RAMSGATE
14CHAPTER XIV PEGWELL BAY—EBBSFLEET—THE LANDINGS OF HENGIST AND OF ST. AUGUSTINE—RICHBOROUGH
15CHAPTER XV SANDWICH
16CHAPTER XVI WORTH—UPPER DEAL—DEAL—THE GOODWIN SANDS
17CHAPTER XVII THE DOWNS AND THE DEAL BOATMEN
18CHAPTER XVIII WALMER CASTLE—KINGSDOWN—ST. MARGARET’S BAY
19CHAPTER XIX DOVER—THE CASTLE AND ROMAN PHAROS—“QUEEN ELIZABETH’S POCKET-PISTOL”—THE WESTERN HEIGHTS
20CHAPTER XX THE CHANNEL PASSAGE—THE NATIONAL HARBOUR AND ITS STRATEGIC PURPOSE—SWIMMING AND FLYING THE CHANNEL
21CHAPTER XXI SHAKESPEARE’S CLIFF—SAMPHIRE—THE CHANNEL TUNNEL—COAL IN KENT—THE WARREN
22CHAPTER XXII FOLKESTONE—THE OLD TOWN AND THE NEW—DICKENS AND “PAVILIONSTONE”—SANDGATE
23CHAPTER XXIII SHORNCLIFFE CAMP—THE ROYAL MILITARY CANAL—HYTHE—ROMNEY MARSH—THE MARTELLO TOWERS—THE “HOLY MAID OF KENT”
24CHAPTER XXIV NEW ROMNEY—SMUGGLING DAYS—BROOKLAND—FAIRFIELD—SMALLHYTHE
25CHAPTER XXV LYDD—DUNGENESS—CAMBER-ON-SEA
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