| Author |
Ditchfield, P. H. (Peter Hampson), 1854-1930 |
| LoC No. |
a11000761
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| Title |
Vanishing England
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 63.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
E-text prepared by Jonathan Ingram, Victoria Woosley, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team (www.pgdp.net)
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| Summary |
"Vanishing England" by P. H. Ditchfield is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book explores the gradual disappearance of various historical and cultural features in England, providing a poignant commentary on the changes brought by industrialization and modernization. Ditchfield aims to document the remnants of the old English landscape—including architectural gems, traditions, and customs—before they are lost forever to progress and neglect. The opening of the book lays out Ditchfield’s intent to chronicle the elements of England that are vanishing. He reflects on the impact of industrial change, describing the stark contrasts between the nostalgic memories of a simpler past and the encroaching realities of a modern world. He shares observations about the historical buildings and customs that are disappearing, lamenting their loss while expressing hope for the preservation of what remains. Through vivid prose, Ditchfield highlights the artistic and historical significance of old country houses, churches, streets, and traditions that symbolize a bygone era, setting the stage for a journey through England's dwindling heritage. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
DA: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe
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| Subject |
England -- Description and travel
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| Subject |
England -- Antiquities
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| Subject |
England -- Social life and customs
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| Subject |
Historic buildings -- England
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
14742 |
| Release Date |
Jan 20, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 19, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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