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H. V. Morton's famous and much-loved travelogue of Wales. Singularly susceptible to Celtic romance and history, H. V. Morton goes in search of Wales, and finds equal delight in climbing Snowdon (inclement weather aside) and going down a coal mine. Bustling with intriguing local stories and characters, Morton's fascinating account reaches from the scenic grandeur of the north to the domestic beauty of the industrial south. In the Vale of Clwyd it rains "with grim enthusiasm," while at the show more Eisteddfod in Bangor, he is "slightly worried by the trousers of bard and druid, which are visible for a few inches below their gowns. Father Christmas has this same trouble with his trousers." Anecdotal, leisurely, full of character and event, insight, and opinion, this is travel writing of the very highest order. show lessTags
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H. V. Morton began writing as an undergraduate in England. By the time he was 19, he became assistant editor of the Birmingham Gazette and Express. Later he joined the staff of the Daily Mail in London. Returning home from the British army after World War I, he realized how little he actually knew his country. His explorations led him to write a show more travel series later published by Dodd. He has been called "perhaps the greatest living authority on the material being of the British Isles---that is to say, on their landscape, buildings, monuments, customs and history." As a devout churchman, he has also written several books on biblical personages and places. He was an experienced and worldly traveler who had a "unique talent for capturing the essence of lives long past." (Bowker Author Biography) show less
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- Original publication date
- 1932-06-16
- Important places
- Wales, UK
- Epigraph
- Yet in whose fiery love for their own land, No hatred of another finds a place. - William Watson
I Mair sy'n caru Cymru - First words
- Introduction: This book was written during a long tour through Wales. It reflects the impression made by Wales and the Welsh upon the mind of a stranger.
Chapter One: Twenty years ago I set out for Wales with a copy of Aucassin and Nicolette in my pocket. - Last words
- (Click to show. Warning: May contain spoilers.)And as I went over a bridge into Monmouth, a bridge with a defiant gateway upon it, I said to myself: Ancient folk speaking an ancient speech, And cherishing in their bosoms all their past.
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