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Rambles In Northumberland And On The Scottish Border

Rambles In Northumberland And On The Scottish Border

Stephen Oliver

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2009
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Antologías (no poéticas)
ISBN:
9781104370909
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Rambles in Northumberland and on the Scottish Border: Interspersed with Brief Notices of Interesting Events in Border History is a travelogue written by Stephen Oliver and originally published in 1835. The book chronicles Oliver’s travels through the northern regions of England and Scotland, specifically Northumberland and the Scottish Borders. Throughout the book, Oliver provides detailed descriptions of the landscapes, towns, and people he encounters on his journey, as well as brief historical anecdotes and stories about notable events in the region’s history. The book is a fascinating look at the culture and geography of this part of the world in the early 19th century, and is sure to appeal to readers interested in travel writing, history, and the natural beauty of the British Isles.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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