Observations upon the town of Cromer : considered as a watering place, and the picturesque scenery in its neighbourhood

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Observations upon the town of Cromer : considered as a watering place, and the picturesque scenery in its neighbourhood

by Edmund Bartell

EN·~1 hours·1 chapter

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1 total

Transcribed from the 1800 John Parslee edition by David Price, email ccx074@pglaf.org

1:21:06

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A gentle, first‑person tour of a modest English seaside town, this work invites listeners to wander along the cliffs, beaches, and winding lanes of Cromer. The author, a practicing surgeon, blends his medical eye for detail with a lover’s appreciation of light, weather and the shifting moods of the coastline. Readers hear vivid sketches of the local parish church, the bustling fishery, and the quirky bathing machines that once dotted the shore, all framed as a soothing retreat for health and contemplation.

Beyond the town itself, the narrative expands into nearby countryside walks—through heathland to Runton, along the road to Holt, and past historic estates such as Felbrigg. Each excursion is described with a painter’s sensitivity to distance, shadow, and the occasional storm‑lit sea‑fowl. The result is a quiet, illustrated meditation on the pleasures of simple travel, perfect for anyone who enjoys a calm, scenic escape narrated with thoughtful charm.

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Observations upon the town of Cromer : considered as a watering place, and the picturesque scenery in its neighbourhood Considered as a Watering Place, and the Picturesque Scenery in Its Neighbourhood

Language

en

Duration

~1 hours (77K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

Apr 24, 2018

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Edmund Bartell

Edmund Bartell

1770–1855

Known for early books on Cromer and the picturesque cottage, this English writer captured the growing taste for scenic travel and rural design at the start of the 19th century. His work blends local observation, landscape appreciation, and practical ideas about domestic beauty.

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