Travelling on horseback through southern England in the early 19th century, William Cobbett provides evocative and accurate descriptions of the countryside, colourful accounts of his encounters with labourers, and indignant outbursts at the encroaching cities and the sufferings of the exploited poor. Ian Dyck's new edition places these lively accounts of rural life in the context of Cobbett's political and social beliefs and reveals the volume as his platform for rural radical reform.
| ISBN: | 9780140435795 |
| Publication date: | 27th September 2001 |
| Author: | William Cobbett, Ian Dyck |
| Publisher: | Penguin Classics an imprint of Penguin Books Ltd |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 525 pages |
| Series: | Penguin Classics |
| Genres: |
Literary essays Social and cultural history Classic travel writing The countryside, country life: general interest |
Travelling on horseback through southern England in the early 19th century, William Cobbett provides evocative and accurate descriptions of the countryside, colourful accounts of his encounters with labourers, and indignant outbursts at the encroaching cities and the sufferings of the exploited poor. Ian Dyck's new edition places these lively accounts of rural life in the context of Cobbett's political and social beliefs and reveals the volume as his platform for rural radical reform.
Rural Rides features in the following genres: Literary essays, Social and cultural history, Classic travel writing, The countryside, country life: general interest
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Rural Rides was written by William Cobbett, Ian Dyck and published by Penguin Classics an imprint of Penguin Books Ltd
Rural Rides has 525 pages
Yes it is part of Penguin Classics series
£11.69, reduced from £12.99. In Stock.