From Paddington to Penzance The record of a summer tramp from London to the Land's End

"From Paddington to Penzance" by Charles G. Harper is a travel story from the end of the 1800's. It follows the author's summer trip from the busy streets of London to Land's End in Cornwall, sharing the beautiful sights along the road and the interesting people met. With his own thoughts and funny comments, Harper shows how much he loves the English countryside and all the amazing histories he learns about. The story starts with the narrator and his friend "the Wreck," talking about everything as they start their walk, wanting to get away from the craziness of the city, showing how weird city life can be as they think about society.