The Sheepfold and the Common, Vol. I (of 2) Contributor(s): East, Timothy (Author) |
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ISBN: 1530560160 ISBN-13: 9781530560165 Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform OUR PRICE: $9.02 Product Type: Paperback Published: June 2016 |
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BISAC Categories: - Fiction | Classics |
Physical Information: 0.42" H x 8.5" W x 11.02" (1.05 lbs) 200 pages |
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Publisher Description: II n the summer of the year 18-, I took an excursion through part of the west of England; and after travelling on horseback several days, I resolved to tarry at the beautiful village of Stanmoor. Passing along, I stopped in front of a small but respectable looking inn, whose honeysuckled porch and tidy exterior promised to afford a tranquil and comfortable place of sojourn, and I made up my mind to rest for a season beneath its humble roof. Having taken my horse to the stable, and given the hostler instructions to take good care of him, I was shown into a neat small back room, which commanded a very beautiful view. As I stood gazing and musing while the homely-looking landlady was preparing my coffee, the lines of Milton's Morning Hymn recurred to my recollection; but never, till that moment, had they produced such an exciting effect: |