The Somerset Coast
Exploring the Hidden Charms of England's Coastal GemBy Charles G. Harper
Length7h 3m
About this audiobook
In "The Somerset Coast," Charles G. Harper eloquently captures the breathtaking beauty and multifaceted nature of this unique English shoreline. Through vivid prose, Harper intricately weaves history, geography, and personal narrative, offering readers a rich tapestry of tales rooted in the local culture and maritime traditions. His literary style is characterized by keen observations and eloquent descriptions that draw the reader into the landscapes of Somerset, while also intertwining lore, local anecdotes, and notable landmarks, lending the book a timeless quality akin to some of the finest travel literature of the 19th century. Charles G. Harper, a noted cartographer and illustrator, had an abiding passion for England'Äôs topography, which deeply influenced his writing. His extensive travels across Britain ignited a curiosity about the less-trodden paths of the coastlines, allowing him to amalgamate personal experiences with historical insights. Harper'Äôs background in art and natural history lends depth to his work, providing aesthetic value alongside informative content, thus making his portrayal of Somerset a visual and intellectual feast. "The Somerset Coast" is highly recommended for anyone interested in British coastal heritage, nature lovers, or those seeking a unique blend of history and travel writing. Harper'Äôs meticulous attention to detail inspires reverence for the natural world, making this book not just a guide, but a celebration of one of England'Äôs most enchanting regions.
Audiobook details
GenreTravel
Length7 hrs 3 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateNov 14, 2023
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1CHAPTER I INTRODUCTORY
13CHAPTER XIII BRIDGWATER—ADMIRAL BLAKE—THE MONMOUTH REBELLION
2CHAPTER II THE RIVER AVON—CLIFTON SUSPENSION BRIDGE
14CHAPTER XIV CANNINGTON—THE QUANTOCKS—NETHER STOWEY, AND THE COLERIDGE CIRCLE
3CHAPTER III ABBOT’S LEIGH TO CLEVEDON
15CHAPTER XV STEART—STOGURSEY—THE FOLK-SPEECH OF ZUMMERZET—GLATT-HUNTING AT KILVE—ST. AUDRIES
4CHAPTER IV CLEVEDON—LITERARY ASSOCIATIONS: COLERIDGE
16CHAPTER XVI WILLITON—ST. DECUMAN’S AND THE WYNDHAMS—WATCHET
5CHAPTER V CLEVEDON (continued)—LITERARY ASSOCIATIONS: TENNYSON
17CHAPTER XVII CLEEVE ABBEY—OLD CLEEVE—BLUE ANCHOR
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6CHAPTER VI YATTON—CONGRESBURY—WICK ST. LAWRENCE
18CHAPTER XVIII DUNSTER
7CHAPTER VII WORSPRING PRIORY, KEWSTOKE
19CHAPTER XIX MINEHEAD, NEW AND OLD—SELWORTHY—THE HORNER
8CHAPTER VIII WESTON-SUPER-MARE
20CHAPTER XX PORLOCK—BOSSINGTON—PORLOCK WEIR
9CHAPTER IX WORLEBURY—WORLE
21CHAPTER XXI CULBONE AND ITS REVELS—WHORTLEBERRIES
10CHAPTER X STEEP HOLM—FLAT HOLM—UPHILL—BREAN DOWN
22CHAPTER XXII THE “LORNA DOONE COUNTRY”
11CHAPTER XI BLEADON—BREAN—BRENT KNOLL
23CHAPTER XXIII OARE—MALMSMEAD—THE BADGWORTHY VALLEY—THE “DOONE VALLEY”—GLENTHORNE
12CHAPTER XII BURNHAM—HIGHBRIDGE—BAWDRIP—“BATH BRICKS”—THE RIVER PARRET
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