Canon Hardwicke Drummond Rawnsley fu un ecclesiastico e scrittore anglicano le cui opere si concentrarono spesso sul Lake District e sulla sua bellezza naturale. Come fondatore chiave del National Trust, si dedicò alla conservazione della campagna inglese, ottenendo il sostegno di figure influenti per le sue campagne di conservazione. La sua prolifica produzione letteraria comprende scritti religiosi e versi, con la sua memoria di Ruskin notata per la sua acuta analisi letteraria della regione. L'eredità di Rawnsley perdura attraverso i suoi scritti e il suo duraturo impatto sulla preservazione del paesaggio che amava.
This book is a collection of ballads that celebrate brave deeds and heroic figures throughout history. The ballads are beautifully written and illustrated, making it a great book for both entertainment and education.
This poetry collection showcases the work of one of England's most celebrated Victorian poets. Rawsley's lyrical verses capture the beauty and majesty of the natural world, as well as the struggles and joys of human life.
This book explores the rich literary heritage of the English Lakes region, which has been a source of inspiration for poets and writers for centuries. Rawnsley provides a detailed account of the lives and works of many famous poets, including Wordsworth, Coleridge, and Southey, and paints a vivid picture of the natural beauty of the Lake District.
A memoir of the Tennyson family written by the family's friend and neighbor, Hardwicke Drummond Rawsley. The book provides an insider's perspective of the daily lives and personalities of the Tennysons, including the famous poet Alfred Lord Tennyson.
This charming travelogue recounts the author's experiences during a summer spent at the Lakes District of England. Rawnsley describes the natural beauty and cultural significance of this area, and shares his reflections on the joys of travel and the pleasures of simple living. The book is a celebration of nature and of the human spirit.