
Beautiful Britain HAPPY ENGLAND BY HELEN ALLINGHAM, R.W.S. TEXT BY MARCUS B. HUISH ROYAL CANADIAN EDITION LIMITED TO 1000 SETS CAMBRIDGE CORPORATION, LIMITED MONTREAL A. & C. BLACK, LONDON - List of Illustrations
Happy England - CHAPTER I OUR TITLE
CHAPTER II PAINTRESSES, PAST AND PRESENT
CHAPTER III THE ARTIST’S EARLY WORK
CHAPTER IV THE ARTIST’S SURREY HOME
CHAPTER V THE INFLUENCE OF WITLEY
CHAPTER VI THE WOODS, THE LANES, AND THE FIELDS
CHAPTER VII COTTAGES AND HOMESTEADS
CHAPTER VIII GARDENS AND ORCHARDS
CHAPTER IX TENNYSON’S HOMES
This volume invites listeners into a sun‑lit portrait of England, where every meadow, village lane and market stall is rendered in radiant colour and gentle prose. The artist’s eye never wanders to storm‑clouded skies or grimy backstreets; instead, she captures the country’s most cheerful moments—children at play, blooming gardens, and bustling fairs that seem to linger in perpetual spring. Accompanying the vivid illustrations is a thoughtful essay that explains why the work is deliberately framed as a celebration rather than a documentary of hardship. Together they offer a soothing stroll through a landscape that feels both familiar and idealised.
The tone remains light‑hearted, even as it acknowledges the choice of a “happy” label for such an earnest tribute. Listeners will hear a narrator describe the artist’s devotion to England’s bright side, noting the playful debates that surrounded the book’s naming. It’s an uplifting listening experience, perfect for anyone who enjoys a gentle, visual tour of a country bathed in perpetual sunshine.
Language
en
Duration
~3 hours (221K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2017-05-10
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1845–1921
A lively guide to art, collecting, and Japanese design, this Victorian writer moved easily between the courtroom, the gallery, and the printed page. His books reflect a wide curiosity and a knack for making specialized subjects feel inviting.
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