An Excursion From The Source Of The Wye (1820)

By Mark Willett

Book Overview

An Excursion From The Source Of The Wye is a travelogue written by Mark Willett in 1820. The book details his journey from the source of the River Wye in Wales to its mouth in the Bristol Channel. Willett provides a vivid description of the landscape, flora, and fauna along the river's course. He also includes historical and cultural information about the towns and villages he passes through, as well as the people he meets along the way. The book is divided into sections, each corresponding to a different stretch of the river. Willett describes the rapids and waterfalls he encounters, as well as the challenges of navigating the river in a small boat. An Excursion From The Source Of The Wye is a valuable historical document, providing insight into the natural and cultural landscape of early 19th century Wales and England. It is also a compelling travelogue, offering a glimpse into the adventures and challenges of a journey along one of Britain's most iconic rivers.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1166434990
• ISBN13: 9781166434991
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 116 Pages
• Weight: 0.36 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"