An Unsentimental Journey Through Cornwall

Name: An Unsentimental Journey Through Cornwall
Author: Dinah Mulock

Dinah Mulock's "An Unsentimental Journey Through Cornwall" is a travelogue that provides an unromanticized account of the author's journey through Cornwall, England. The book was published in 1853 and offers a unique perspective on the region during the Victorian era. Mulock's writing style is direct and to the point, providing a no-nonsense approach to her descriptions of the landscape, people, and culture of Cornwall. Throughout the book, she highlights the harsh realities of life in the region, including poverty, disease, and social inequality. Despite these challenges, Mulock also notes the beauty and charm of Cornwall's rugged coastline, picturesque villages, and rich cultural heritage. Overall, "An Unsentimental Journey Through Cornwall" offers a thought-provoking and insightful look at a region that continues to captivate visitors today.

By Dinah Mulock · First published 1816 · Genre: Travel, Non-fiction, Literary Travel · 14 chapters · 49,738 words

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I believe in holidays. Not in a frantic rushing about from place to place, glancing at everything and observing nothing; flying from town to town, from hotel to hotel, eager to "do" and to see a country, in order that when they get home they may say they have done it, and seen it. Only to say; -- as for any real vision of eye, heart, and brain, they might as well go through the world blindfold. It is not the things we see, but the mind we see them with, which makes the real interest of travelling. "Eyes and No Eyes," -- an old-fashioned story about two little children taking a walk; one seeing everything, and enjoying everything, and the other seeing nothing, and thinking the expedition the dullest imaginable. This simple tale, which the present generation has probably never read, contains the essence of all rational travelling.

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Work type: Novel
Author: Dinah Mulock
Date: 1816 CE
Language: English
Genres: Travel, Non-fiction, Literary Travel, Autobiography
Length: 49,738 words
Structure: 14 chapters, 633 paragraphs
Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)

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Travel — The title and author's known body of work suggest that this book is primarily a travelogue exploring Cornwall.
Non-fiction — The title suggests a factual representation, rather than a work of fiction.
Literary Travel — Assuming the 'Journey' involves introspective or literary qualities, this could also be an appropriate genre.
Autobiography — If the journey is based on the author's personal experiences, it may fall into this genre.