THE SOUTH DEVON 



MONTHLY MUSEUM. 



PLYMOUTH, NOVEMBER 1st, 1835. 



No. 35.] Price Sixpence. [Vol. VI. 



LOCAL SKETCHES. 

 No. I.— TAVISTOCK. 



The home of an Englishman connects itself with his 

 dearest interests and affections. Bid him describe 

 it, and you instantly command his gratitude ; sym- 

 pathize with his admiration of it, and you make him 

 your friend. It is his heart's best treasure, and every 

 thing connected with it is viewed through the mag- 

 nifying medium of the association which endears 

 him to one favoured spot. With such feelings, and 

 perhaps with too much partiality, I have complied 

 with your request, Mr. Editor, and reviewed in ima- 

 gination those scenes which make beautiful the home 

 represented in the accompanying engraving. A 

 passing stranger would, perhaps, regard it with in- 

 difference, an artisf might turn aside in disdain, — 

 but to those who have been, and still are, inmates of 

 that beloved abode, and wanderers in that sweet 

 valley, it contains an intrinsic worth, which makes 

 them prefer it to all the world besides. I will not 

 stop to explain this untold, yet deeply-felt, charm : 

 it will be understood by every one who possesses a 

 small hut which he may call his own. 



" Ad ogni uccello, 



II suo nido par bello." 



Time urges me onward to scenes which will repay 

 even an uninterested spectator for their survey, 

 however slight and casual that may be. The Vale, 



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