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The Tour of Dr. Syntax in Search of the Picturesque

by William Combe

In William Combe's delightful tale, "The Tour of Dr. Syntax in Search of the Picturesque," we are introduced to the eccentric and endearing Dr. Syntax, a schoolmaster with an insatiable passion for art and an unwavering determination to capture the beauty of the picturesque.

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English

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English

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1812

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William Combe

United Kingdom

William Combe (1742-1823) was a British writer whose life was as adventurous as his pen. A man of many talents and eccentricities, Combe's literary career spanned over four decades, producing a divers...

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