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Jane Austen and Alton by Jane Hurst
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Jane Austen and Alton by Jane Hurst is a charming and informative guide that invites readers to explore the Hampshire market town of Alton through the eyes of one of its most famous visitors. This booklet offers a walking tour of the places Jane Austen would have known during her frequent visits from nearby Chawton, where she lived from 1809 until shortly before her death in 1817.
Hurst blends local history with literary insight, highlighting buildings, streets, and landmarks that Austen would have passed or visited—such as shops, churches, and coaching inns. Illustrated with maps and photographs, the guide brings early 19th-century Alton to life and offers a tangible connection to Austen’s world.
At just 36 pages, it’s a compact companion for anyone visiting “Austen country,” as well as a delightful read for fans of her novels and those interested in the social history of the period.