Through England on a Side-Saddle
Through England on a Side-Saddle by Celia Fiennes, published by Penguin Books, Limited in 2009, offers a unique perspective on seventeenth-century England through the eyes of an adventurous traveler. This edition, comprising 86 pages, captures Fiennes’ detailed observations as she journeys on horseback, documenting her experiences with the landscapes, local customs, and the people she encounters along the way.
Readers will find a vivid portrayal of England’s diverse regions, from the potteries of Staffordshire to the cheesemaking traditions in Cheshire. Fiennes shares her encounters with both the beauty of the countryside and the challenges of travel, including troublesome landladies and difficult sea crossings. This work serves as a literary collection that intertwines history, nature, and social science, providing insights into the customs and traditions of the time.
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Journeying through England on horseback, the intrepid seventeenth-century traveller Celia Fiennes recorded every sight and experience of her adventure in her journal, from her delight at countryside cakes and the beauty of remote landscapes, to the challenges of disagreeable landladies, choppy sea crossings and a troublesome horse. Describing potteries in Staffordshire, cheesemaking in Cheshire, dyers in Exeter and tin miners in Cornwall, her writings give an unrivalled glimpse into an England of bustling industry and rich variety.
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