The crown of wild olives
About this book
Twenty years ago, there was no lovelier piece of lowland scenery in South England, nor any more pathetic in the world, by its expression of sweet human character and life, than that immediately bordering on the sources of the Wandle, and including the lower moors of Addington, and the villages of Beddington and Carshalton, with all their pools and streams. No clearer or diviner waters ever sang with constant lips of the hand which 'giveth rain from heaven;' no pastures ever lightened in spring time with more passionate blossoming; no sweeter homes ever hallowed the heart of the passer-by with their pride of peaceful gladness—fain-hidden—yet full-confessed.
Reader Profile
3.6/5 · 32 readers · 250 pages · ≈ 4 h 38 m · Challenging
How long does it take to read The crown of wild olives?
About ≈ 4 h 38 m — 250 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.
How many pages is The crown of wild olives?
250 pages in its most-read edition.
What genre is The crown of wild olives?
It sits on the History shelves.
Is The crown of wild olives in the public domain?
Yes — it is free to read and share.
Who are the main characters in The crown of wild olives?
The main characters include Wightman Fletcher Melton (1867-1944).
Where does The crown of wild olives take place?
It is set in Prussia (Germany), Great Britain, England during 19th century.
Who wrote The crown of wild olives?
John Ruskin.
Where can I read The crown of wild olives online for free?
It is in the public domain — read it free on Open Library. Open Library