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Jane Austen in Bath
Jane Austen in Bath: Walking Tours of the Writer's City | Katharine Reeve
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Jane Austen in Bath: Walking Tours of the Writers City is a beautifully illustrated book organized into four walking tours around the city of Bathwhere she set both Northanger Abbey and Persuasiontwo novels that mirrored her own experience: that of an impressionable, optimistic young girl hoping to meet the man she would marry and later, that of a mature woman disappointed in love. It was in Bath that many of Austens own romantic adventures and misadventures occurred, and this book artfully weaves together the story of Austens life there with those of her beloved characters. This guidebook describes the places frequented by Austen and her characters. Readers can stroll along the shady, tree-lined walk where Anne Elliot met Captain Wentworth after he returned from seven years at sea, and visit the galleries that hosted the glittering balls where the impressionable young Catherine Moreland made her debut. Bath is an exquisite, perfectly preserved Georgian town located in the stunning countryside just an hour and a half from London. It was a spa town in Austens day and still is. The streets, crescents, gardens, and buildings look almost exactly the same as they did then. Many of the places that she frequented are still therevisitors can still buy the traditional Sally Lunn rolls at the same bakery/caf? that Austen frequented; enter the famous Pump Rooms and Assembly Rooms where she drank the waters, gossiped, and danced; stroll the unique Georgian crescents and pleasure gardens where she enjoyed fireworks and lavish public breakfasts; and see the homes Austen and her family lived in, some of which are now open to the public. Jane Austen in Bath is the perfect companion to discovering the vibrant and fashionable social scene of Bath during both Austens time and today.
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DivineDiana
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Yesterday, I received a mail delivery that I had not been expecting. What a wonderful surprise to receive this fantastic Mother‘s Day gift from my stepdaughter. Thank you to Amazon Wish List, she always finds the perfect gift! When I thanked her, she asked was I really planning a trip to Bath? My answer was that this just might give me the push that I need! #bookmail #visitbathsoonerorlater

EvieBee Yay! You got your puzzle after all. 2y
DivineDiana @EvieBee I was so happy when I opened that box! ❤️ 2y
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rubyslippersreads
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I‘d love to #travel to Bath, take #walks in Jane‘s footsteps, and have #tea.

#200PnPcovers #PnPcovers

Sharpeipup Bath is one of my favorite places! 2y
LeahBergen I loved Bath! 🥰 2y
charl08 Don't forget a tea cake and a visit to the Roman Baths... 2y
CrowCAH Same!!! All Jane‘s haunts are on my bucket list! 2y
mabell I love this! ❤️😍 2y
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This book isn't in the database, but the only way to improve on Jane Austen is to add maps and information about long-lost buildings that I can plot against the modern city. #iloveurbandevelopment

#pop21 #bookaboutasubjectyouarepassionateabout #mmdchallenge #bookaboutatopicyoulove

Librarybelle ❤️❤️❤️ I may have to look for this! 3y
Chrissyreadit You‘ve been a reading machine!!! 3y
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rubyslippersreads
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Some guides for #walking in Jane Austen's version of England. #150PnPCoverParty

BookishMe Those pretty pretty hues!! 😍 😍 6y
Eggs Lovely photo 6y
CrowCAH On the bucket list to do: walk with Jane Austen in England! 6y
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Mdargusch This is what I will be doing Monday. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 6y
rubyslippersreads @Mdargusch Lucky you! Hope you'll share pictures! 6y
Mdargusch You can count on it! 6y
EvieBee Ooooh! So lovely!!! ♥️♥️ 6y
LeahBergen You‘re killing me here. 😫 6y
ApoptyGina69 Happy Birthday! 🎂🥂 6y
erzascarletbookgasm So pretty! And Happy Birthday! 🎂 6y
KVanRead Ooh want those !!😍 6y
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ApoptyGina69
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I hope this counts because I geeked out big time fan girl both times I went to Bath!! "Oh Mrs. Allen are we really here?!?" #favoritefandom #octphotochallenge

LauraBrook 😍😍😍 I'm a huge Janeite!!! 😍😍😍 7y
Libby1 I was in Bath at the end of August this year and went to the Jane Austen Museum. Did you get to Mr. B's Emporium of Reading Delights? I had a Reading Spa sessions there! 7y
Zelma I would say this is perfect example of fandom! 👍 7y
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