Rural Walks: In Dialogues Intended for the Use of Young Persons (1795)

Rural Walks: In Dialogues Intended For The Use Of Young Persons is a book written by Charlotte Turner Smith and originally published in 1795. The book is a collection of dialogues between a mother and her two children as they take walks through the English countryside. The purpose of the dialogues is to educate the children about the natural world and to instill in them a love and appreciation for nature. Throughout the book, the mother and children encounter various plants, animals, and natural phenomena, and engage in discussions about their characteristics and significance. The dialogues also touch on topics such as ecology, agriculture, and the relationship between humans and the natural world. The book is notable for its emphasis on the importance of environmental education and its role in shaping the attitudes and behaviors of young people. It is also significant as a work of literature that reflects the Romantic movement's fascination with nature and its potential for spiritual and emotional renewal. Overall, Rural Walks: In Dialogues Intended For The Use Of Young Persons is a charming and informative book that offers a window into the natural world of 18th-century England and the values and beliefs of its author.Two Volumes In One.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.