English Pictures Drawn with Pen and Pencil

"English Pictures Drawn with Pen and Pencil" by Samuel Manning is a late 19th-century compilation of descriptive essays that examines the gorgeous scenery and historical importance of England's different landscapes and landmarks. This written work encourages its audience to treasure the charm and cultural roots of their own nation. The book begins its journey with a foreword that establishes the tone for exploring England's unspoiled beauty and extensive history. The authors include an anecdote about a British noble who was so amazed by the gorgeous views in Switzerland that he soon realized he had missed the spectacular views just outside his home in England. This essence of rediscovery emerges again and again as they painstakingly explain the excursion along the River Thames, encouraging readers to explore its beautiful routes while incorporating historical facts and works of literature that enrich the story. The preface captivates with vivid and idyllic descriptions that evoke nostalgia and gratitude for the natural beauty and historical significance of the English landscape.