Through Connemara in a governess cart by E. Oe. Somerville and Martin Ross
"Through Connemara in a Governess Cart" by E. Œ. Somerville and Martin Ross is a travel narrative written in the late 19th century. The text recounts the adventures of two Irish cousins as they embark on a journey through the scenic region of Connemara, capturing the humor and challenges they face along the way, while interacting with the local culture and landscape. Central to the story are the two cousins as theynavigate their travel misadventures, including their thoughts on the weather, their whimsical decisions, and the colorful characters they encounter. The opening of the narrative sets the stage for the cousins’ adventure, starting with their departure from London after an extended wait for decent weather. Their discontent with English weather prompts a spontaneous decision to return to their roots in Connemara. As they journey through Ireland, they experience a series of amusing misadventures, including chaotic encounters with local vehicles, unpredictable horses, and lively with travel companions, revealing their distinct personalities. This beginning promises a blend of humor, picturesque scenery, and keen observations of life in Ireland, intriguing readers about the unfolding escapades to come. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Somerville, E. Oe. (Edith Oenone), 1858-1949 |
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| Author | Ross, Martin, 1862-1915 |
| Illustrator | Russell, W. W. |
| LoC No. | 01002229 |
| Title | Through Connemara in a governess cart |
| Note | Reading ease score: 67.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images available at The Internet Archive) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DA: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe |
| Subject | Connemara (Ireland) -- Description and travel |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 59349 |
| Release Date | Apr 25, 2019 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 24, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 93 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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