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Title:
Seeing Europe with Famous Authors, Volume 4
France and the Netherlands, Part 2
Note: Reading ease score: 61.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits: E-text prepared by the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary: "Seeing Europe with Famous Authors, Volume 4" by Francis W. Halsey is a collection of literary travel essays, likely written during the early 20th century. This volume focuses on destinations across France and the Netherlands, featuring notable sites such as cathedrals, chateaux, and various scenic locales. The work compiles narratives and observations from famous authors, illuminating the rich cultural and historical landscapes of Europe through their unique perspectives. The opening of this volume introduces readers to a variety of authors and their essays on French landmarks. It begins with discussions of the Bayeux Cathedral and its famous tapestry, which chronicles the Norman Conquest, followed by H.A. Taine's observations about the Château of Henry IV at Pau, blending descriptions of architecture with historical anecdotes. The narrative then transitions to the stunning châteaux in the Loire Valley, as experienced by authors like Longfellow and Cook, capturing both the beauty of the landscapes and the historical significance of these grand structures. Overall, the beginning establishes a tone of exploration and appreciation for European heritage, inviting readers to immerse themselves in the stories behind these iconic locations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Editor: Halsey, Francis W. (Francis Whiting), 1851-1919
EBook No.: 11898
Published: Apr 1, 2004
Downloads: 49
Language: English
Subject: France -- Description and travel
Subject: Netherlands -- Description and travel
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: France, Andorra, Monaco
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Netherlands
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title:
Seeing Europe with Famous Authors, Volume 4
France and the Netherlands, Part 2
Note: Reading ease score: 61.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits: E-text prepared by the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary: "Seeing Europe with Famous Authors, Volume 4" by Francis W. Halsey is a collection of literary travel essays, likely written during the early 20th century. This volume focuses on destinations across France and the Netherlands, featuring notable sites such as cathedrals, chateaux, and various scenic locales. The work compiles narratives and observations from famous authors, illuminating the rich cultural and historical landscapes of Europe through their unique perspectives. The opening of this volume introduces readers to a variety of authors and their essays on French landmarks. It begins with discussions of the Bayeux Cathedral and its famous tapestry, which chronicles the Norman Conquest, followed by H.A. Taine's observations about the Château of Henry IV at Pau, blending descriptions of architecture with historical anecdotes. The narrative then transitions to the stunning châteaux in the Loire Valley, as experienced by authors like Longfellow and Cook, capturing both the beauty of the landscapes and the historical significance of these grand structures. Overall, the beginning establishes a tone of exploration and appreciation for European heritage, inviting readers to immerse themselves in the stories behind these iconic locations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Editor: Halsey, Francis W. (Francis Whiting), 1851-1919
EBook No.: 11898
Published: Apr 1, 2004
Downloads: 49
Language: English
Subject: France -- Description and travel
Subject: Netherlands -- Description and travel
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: France, Andorra, Monaco
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Netherlands
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.