Hertfordshire

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Hertfordshire

by Herbert W. (Herbert Winckworth) Tompkins

EN·~6 hours·7 chapters

Chapters

7 total

Transcriber’s note

0:37

PREFACE

1:21

LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS AND MAPS

2:09

INTRODUCTION - I. Situation, Extent and Boundaries

1:01:03

DESCRIPTION OF PLACES IN HERTFORDSHIRE ARRANGED ALPHABETICALLY

4:37:46

INDEX OF PERSONS

15:12

THE LITTLE GUIDES

10:23

Description

A lovingly crafted portrait of Hertfordshire, this volume guides listeners through the county’s rolling landscapes, historic towns and quiet hamlets. Drawing on the author’s own journeys, the narrative blends vivid description of rivers, woodlands and farmland with insight into the region’s climate, wildlife and geology. The text is punctuated by references to photographs and maps that capture landmarks such as St Albans’ Abbey, the grand canals of Tring and the timeless charm of village churches.

Beyond the natural scenery, the book delves into Hertfordshire’s industrial past, its evolving transport links and the lives of notable residents who have left their mark on the area. Readers will appreciate the thoughtful organization, from a concise introduction to a detailed alphabetic gazetteer, making it easy to explore each locality in turn. The tone remains warm and scholarly, offering a perfect companion for anyone curious about the county’s heritage and everyday life.

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Language

en

Duration

~6 hours (353K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Louise Pryor and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net

Release date

Apr 25, 2006

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

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Herbert W. (Herbert Winckworth) Tompkins

b. 1867

A journalist and historical writer with a strong feel for English places, this late-Victorian author wrote lively guides and travel books that brought counties, towns, and artists to life for general readers. His books on Hertfordshire, Essex, Stratford-upon-Avon, and Constable suggest a writer drawn to landscape, local history, and literary heritage.

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