Rambles Beyond Railways Or, Notes In Cornwall Taken A-Foot - Couverture souple

Collins, Wilkie

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 9361154087 ISBN 13 : 9789361154089

Editeur : Double 9 Books LLP, 2024

Synopsis

"Rambles Beyond Railways" is a travelogue written by using the renowned Victorian writer Wilkie Collins. The book takes readers on a fascinating adventure via various landscapes and locations, transcending the limitations of conventional railway tour. Collins, best known for his contributions to the mystery and sensation novel genres, showcases a unique facet of his literary expertise in this travel narrative. The writer's keen observations and bright descriptions bring to lifestyles the numerous locations he explores, presenting readers a glimpse into the cultural, historical, and natural wonders of the mid-19th century. From quaint villages to bustling cities, Collins paints a rich tapestry of the environments he encounters, mixing elements of journey and curiosity. "Rambles Beyond Railways" serves now not simplest as a tour account however additionally as a reflection of Collins' inquisitive thoughts and appreciation for the arena round him. His narrative fashion engages readers with a mix of informative statement and private anecdotes, growing a compelling and immersive studying revel in.

A propos du livre

À propos de l?auteur

William Wilkie Collins was an English novelist and playwright best known for The Woman in White (1859), a mystery and early sensation novel, and The Moonstone (1868), which established many of the ground rules of the modern detective novel and may be the first clear example of the police procedural genre. Born to London painter William Collins and his wife, Harriet Geddes, he moved to Italy with them when he was twelve years old, spending two years there and in France learning both Italian and French. Collins was born at 11 New Cavendish Street in London, the son of William Collins, a well-known Royal Academician landscape painter, and his wife, Harriet Geddes. Named after his father, he quickly became recognized by his second name, which honors his godfather, painter David Wilkie. The family relocated to Pond Street, Hampstead, around 1826. In 1828, Collins' brother Charles Allston Collins was born. Between 1829 and 1830, the Collins family relocated twice: first to Hampstead Square and subsequently to Porchester Terrace in Bayswater. Wilkie and Charles received an early education from their mother at home. The Collins family was very religious, and Collins' mother insisted on strict church attendance for her boys, which Wilkie detested.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Double 9 Books LLP
• Date d'édition: 2024
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 9361154087
• ISBN 13: 9789361154089
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 142
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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