Tour Of The Isle Of Wight V1 (1790)

By John Hassell

Book Overview

""Tour of the Isle of Wight V1"" is a historical travelogue written by John Hassell in 1790. The book provides a detailed account of Hassell's journey around the Isle of Wight, an island located off the southern coast of England. The travelogue is divided into several chapters, each of which describes a different area or attraction on the island.Hassell's writing is vivid and descriptive, providing readers with a sense of the island's natural beauty, as well as its history and culture. He describes the island's picturesque villages, stunning coastline, and historic landmarks, such as Osborne House and Carisbrooke Castle.The book is also illustrated with a series of intricate engravings, which provide readers with a visual representation of the island's landscape and architecture. These engravings were created by Hassell himself, who was a talented artist as well as a writer.Overall, ""Tour of the Isle of Wight V1"" is a fascinating glimpse into the history and culture of this beautiful island. It is a must-read for anyone interested in travel writing, British history, or the natural beauty of the English countryside.In Two Volumes.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: 1437354327
• ISBN13: 9781437354324
• Release Date: December 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"