From Chapter XI: Broad Farms

“Our plates give characteristic examples of these small farms, situated on the very edge of the Broads. Examining the first plate, we find on the right is the broad itself, whilst the course of the river can be distinguished by the small sail. The broad is joined to the river by a narrow dike some hundred yards long. Of all the sights in Norfolk, one of the most curious and novel to travellers is the sail of yacht or wherry gliding along amid marshes and cornfields, no river and no hull being visible. The observer can often see a great sail gliding swiftly through grain and cultivated fields, apparently steering straight for some group of farm-buildings; but lo! when it approaches them, it suddenly, as if guided by an unseen but careful hand, turns aside and passes by them in security. By the willow on the right of our picture stand piled bundles of faggots, which have weathered in the sun and are ready for fuel. One of the farm-hands is carrying one of these bundles to the farmhouse, which can be seen through the trees in the distance.” p. 80