Middlesex Painted by John Fulleylove; described by A.R. Hope Moncrieff

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Middlesex Painted by John Fulleylove; described by A.R. Hope Moncrieff

by A. R. Hope (Ascott Robert Hope) Moncrieff

EN·~4 hours·13 chapters

Chapters

13 total
1

Every attempt has been made to replicate the original as printed.

1:57
2

MIDDLESEX

0:11
3

PREFACE

1:17
4

LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS

0:35
5

MIDDLESEX - I LONDON’S COUNTY

24:22
6

II HAMPSTEAD AND HIGHGATE

33:49
7

III THE GREAT NORTH ROAD

22:07
8

IV EDMONTON AND ENFIELD

35:34
9

V ABOUT WATLING STREET

24:19
10

VI HARROW AND PINNER

26:00

Description

Listeners are invited to explore the historic county of Middlesex through a vivid blend of descriptive narrative and full‑color illustrations. The guide wanders from the leafy heights of Hampstead Heath and the tranquil valleys of Enfield Chase to the bustling streets that edge Greater London, revealing hidden gardens, ancient churches, and charming villages often missed by hurried travelers. Each stop is accompanied by a meticulous painting by John Fulleylove, capturing the light and texture of the landscape with remarkable detail.

A.R. Hope Moncrieff’s commentary weaves local folklore, historical anecdotes, and personal observations, giving a sense of why poets have long found inspiration in these fields. The book also maps out the main routes—such as the Great North Road and the Thames banks—while noting the character of towns like Harrow, Pinner, and Twickenham. All told, the listener gains a leisurely, picture‑rich portrait of a county that balances rural charm with the encroaching pulse of the capital.

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Middlesex Painted by John Fulleylove; described by A.R. Hope Moncrieff Painted by John Fulleylove; described by A.R. Hope Moncrieff

Language

en

Duration

~4 hours (241K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images available at The Internet Archive)

Release date

2014-11-27

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

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A. R. Hope (Ascott Robert Hope) Moncrieff

1846–1927

A prolific Scottish writer, teacher, and editor, he published widely under the name Ascott R. Hope and became especially known for lively boys' stories and travel books. His work ranged from school fiction and adventure to history, mythology, and the popular Black's Guides.

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