Dartmoor

Salmon, Arthur L. (Arthur Leslie), 1865-Project Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

3.2

Word count: 82K words
Chapters: 9

Summary

Project Gutenberg was the first provider of free electronic books, or eBooks. Michael Hart, founder of Project Gutenberg, invented eBooks in 1971 and his memory continues to inspire the creation of eBooks and related technologies today.Dartmoor by Arthur L. SalmonAuthor: Salmon, Arthur L. (Arthur Leslie), 1865-,Language: English, Class: DA: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe, Release Date: Jun 5, 2014

Editor's review

Dartmoor is a book on the history and scenery of the Dartmoor region by the English writer Arthur L. Salmon, available as a free e-book from Project Gutenberg. A work of English local history and topography written in English, it covers Dartmoor's natural landscapes, historical sites and local legends, and suits readers interested in English rural history, geography and cultural heritage. As a public-domain e-book, its value lies in offering the observational perspective of an early writer of English local chronicles; the language is plain and the structure clear, making it a good introductory read for understanding the rural history of southwest England. Readers are advised to consult maps and local visual materials alongside the text, checking geographical information as they go for a fuller picture. As the book was written long ago, some statements and figures may be outdated; it is best read as a historical document rather than used as a contemporary travel guide.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Readers interested in English local history and rural culture
Students of the geography and historical sites of southwest England
Readers hoping to improve their reading through original English texts
Readers who enjoy essayistic writing blending nature and culture

Not a good fit for

Travelers seeking practical contemporary travel information
Beginners who need a Chinese translation or accessible reading
Readers looking for plot-driven narratives or literary fiction

Reading tips

Consult a map of Dartmoor first to build a sense of space, then read chapter by chapter
Read alongside background material on English local history to understand the place names and sites mentioned
Compare the book's descriptions with contemporary sources to identify changes in historical information
Use it as extensive English reading material, reading a short section each day and noting new words and place names

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Project Gutenberg United States · Founded in 1971

Project Gutenberg is a digital publishing project focused on public-domain ebooks. Its publishing direction centers on classic literary works whose copyright has expired, covering genres such as poetry, drama, fiction, and epic. Representative books include Lyrical Ballads by Wordsworth and Coleridge, Proust's Du côté de chez Swann, Shakespeare's Macbeth and The Complete Works of William Shakespeare, Homer's The Iliad, Dante's La Divina Comèdia: Purgatòri, Cervantes's The History of Don Quixote, Volume 2, and Grahame's The Wind in the Willows. Its author resources consist mainly of classic Western writers such as Wordsworth, Proust, Shakespeare, Homer, Dante, Cervantes, Grahame, and Tolstoy. Its publishing feature is the provision of freely accessible ebooks in EPUB and Kindle formats; it is not a traditional publisher, and publicly available information is limited.

FAQ

Is this book in Chinese or English?

This is the original English edition, released as an e-book by Project Gutenberg and labeled as English-language. There is no Chinese translation, so it suits readers with some foundation in English reading, or those who can use a dictionary or translation tools for support.

Is this book suitable as a travel guide?

Not really. The book was written long ago and is a record of local history, geography and scenery rather than a contemporary travel handbook. Its information may be outdated, and it contains no practical content such as transport, accommodation or opening hours. For trip preparation, rely mainly on current official travel materials and read this book as background.

What background knowledge is needed to read this book?

A basic knowledge of English geography is recommended—knowing that Dartmoor is in Devon in southwest England. Familiarity with the tradition of English local chronicles and rural history research will make reading smoother. Readers unfamiliar with place names and terms for old buildings can consult maps and encyclopedias as they read.

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About the author

Salmon, Arthur L. (Arthur Leslie), 1865- Author · British · 1865

Arthur L. Salmon (born 1865) was an English writer and topographical author. Born in 1865, he is now difficult to document in detail, and publicly available information about him is limited. His two surviving works, Dartmoor and The Cornwall Coast, both take English regional landscapes as their subject, showing a sustained interest in county geography, coastal scenery and local history. Judged by these books, his writing combines the documentary character of topography with the relaxed tone of travel literature, weaving historical anecdotes and observations on local life into descriptions of hills and coastline, so that readers gain both geographical knowledge and a sense of place. Such works were generally aimed at general readers and served to inform and accompany visits to the English countryside and seaside. Although records of his personal life are scarce, his books remain plain and readable accounts of the natural and human features of Dartmoor and the Cornish coast, and on that basis hold a modest place in the tradition of English regional writing.