
audiobook
by Thos. D. (Thomas Dowler) Murphy
Transcriber's Note:
IN UNFAMILIAR ENGLAND
PREFACE
LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS
In Unfamiliar England - I SOME NOOKS ABOUT LONDON
WANDERINGS IN EAST ANGLIA
SOME MIDLAND NOOKS AND THE WASHINGTON COUNTRY
MEANDERINGS FROM COVENTRY TO EXETER
RAMBLES IN THE WEST COUNTRY
ODD CORNERS OF THE WELSH BORDER
A fresh voice invites listeners to wander beyond the familiar tourist routes of Britain, exploring hidden churches, quiet villages, and the atmospheric ruins that pepper the countryside. Written in the early 1900s, the narrative blends personal observation with vivid descriptions that capture the quiet charm of places like Sulgrave Manor, the Devon coastline, and the remote reaches of Wales and Ireland.
The journey is enriched by a striking collection of color plates and duogravure photographs, each carefully reproduced to convey the textures and colours that early travelers would have admired. These visual treasures, paired with the author’s thoughtful commentary, give a sense of stepping into a living picture book of the United Kingdom.
Listeners will discover a travelogue that feels both scholarly and intimate—a guide for the curious explorer who seeks the off‑beat shrines and serene landscapes that remain tucked away from the well‑trodden paths.
Full title
In Unfamiliar England A Record of a Seven Thousand Mile Tour by Motor of the Unfrequented Nooks and Corners, and the Shrines of Especial Interest, in England; With Incursions into Scotland and Ireland. A Record of a Seven Thousand Mile Tour by Motor of the Unfrequented Nooks and Corners, and the Shrines of Especial Interest, in England; With Incursions into Scotland and Ireland.
Language
en
Duration
~9 hours (546K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Greg Bergquist, Paul clark and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Release date
2013-06-20
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1866–1928
Known for lively early-automobile travel writing, this Iowa author took readers along back roads and scenic routes in Britain and the American West. His books mix curiosity, landscape, and the sense of adventure that came with motoring in the early 1900s.
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