
The Ports, Harbours, Watering-places and Picturesque Scenery of Great Britain (Vol. 1&2)
Complete EditionBy W. FindenLength10h 52m
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W. Finden's "The Ports, Harbours, Watering-places and Picturesque Scenery of Great Britain (Vol. 1&2)" offers a meticulously detailed exploration of Britain'Äôs coastal beauty, combining vivid descriptions with intricate engravings that capture the essence of each location. Through a blend of narrative travelogue and artistic representation, Finden presents a compendium of significant maritime sites, enriching the reader's understanding of both the geographic and cultural significance of these landscapes. Written in the early 19th century, the work embodies the Romantic era's fascination with nature and picturesque scenery, positioning it within a burgeoning tradition of travel literature that celebrates both the sublime and the scenic in Britain's coastal realms. W. Finden, an accomplished engraver and painter, dedicated much of his career to bringing the beauty of the British landscape to life through his art. His experiences traveling across Great Britain, driven by a profound appreciation for its natural and cultural heritage, elucidate his motivations in creating this comprehensive guide. Finden'Äôs artistic background informs his literary style, where the interplay of visual art and prose serves to enhance the reader'Äôs immersive journey through the ports and harbors. This remarkable work is highly recommended for anyone interested in British geography, art, and history. It serves both as a visual treasure and a literary journey, ideal for historians, travelers, and those captivated by coastal beauty. Readers will find themselves transported to the enchanting shores of Great Britain, stimulated by Finden'Äôs eloquent prose and exquisite illustrations.
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GenreTravel
Length10 hrs 52 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 18, 2023
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1TYNEMOUTH LIGHTHOUSE AND PRIORY.
2LONDON: THE BRIDGES OF LONDON, SOUTHWARK, AND BLACKFRIARS, FROM THE SURREY SIDE.
3HARWICH.
4YARMOUTH.
5YARMOUTH QUAY.
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6YARMOUTH, WITH NELSON'S PILLAR, (FROM THE LOWESTOFT ROAD).
7CROMER.
8KINGSTON-ON-HULL.
9BURLINGTON QUAY.
10FLAMBOROUGH HEAD.
11SCARBOROUGH.
12WHITBY.
13WHITBY, FROM THE NORTH-WEST.
14ROBIN HOOD'S BAY.
15HARTLEPOOL.
16SUNDERLAND, THE LIGHTHOUSE ON THE SOUTH PIER.
17SUNDERLAND. THE BRIDGE FROM THE WESTWARD.
18SHIELDS. ENTRANCE TO THE HARBOUR.
19NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE.
20BLYTH.
21TYNEMOUTH. VESSEL ON THE ROCKS.
22CULLERCOATS.
23DUNSTANBROUGH CASTLE, FROM THE EASTWARD.
24DUNSTANBROUGH CASTLE. MOONLIGHT.
25BAMBROUGH CASTLE. FROM THE SOUTH-EAST.
26BAMBROUGH CASTLE.
27CASTLE OF HOLY ISLAND, AND LINDISFARN ABBEY
28CASTLE OF HOLY ISLAND. FROM THE WESTWARD.
29BERWICK. FROM THE SOUTH-EAST.
30LEITH.
31NEWHAVEN.
32DUNDEE. ENTRANCE TO THE PORT.
33DUNDEE. FROM THE OPPOSITE SIDE OF THE TAY.
34THE ABBEY OF ARBROATH.
35MONTROSE.
36DUNNOTTAR CASTLE.
37STONEHAVEN.
38ABERDEEN. GENERAL VIEW.
39ABERDEEN, FROM ABOVE THE CHAIN BRIDGE.
40ABERDEEN LIGHTHOUSE.
41SLAINES CASTLE.
42THE BULLER OF BUCHAN.
43PETERHEAD.
44MACDUFF.
45BANFF.
46PORT GLASGOW.
47GREENOCK.
48THE BROOMIELAW, GLASGOW.
49THE SOLWAY FRITH, FROM HARRINGTON PIER.
50ALLONBY. CUMBERLAND.