1. What does "one" indicate? 2. Why is it "prettiest of views", not "prettiest view"?
Native speaker’s answer
Rebecca
1. "One" refers to the previously mentioned "long way 'round", which refers to an indirect route somewhere, in this case going by train. 2. "Prettiest of views" and "prettiest view" are both correct, but "prettiest of views" is used to fit the rhythm of the song and use more artistic language.