The Whistler at the Plough

Experience the sights, sounds, and smells of rural England with this engaging travelogue by Alexander Somerville. Written in the mid-19th century, this book is a lively and evocative account of Somerville's travels throughout the English countryside, as well as his observations on the politics and social movements of his time. From the rolling hills of Yorkshire to the meadows of Somerset, this book is a vivid yet nuanced portrait of a changing England, as seen through the eyes of a passionate and articulate traveler.

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