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Title: A Bibliographical, Antiquarian and Picturesque Tour in France and Germany, Volume One
Note: Reading ease score: 67.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary: "A Bibliographical, Antiquarian and Picturesque Tour in France and Germany" by the Reverend Thomas Frognall Dibdin is a travelogue written in the early 19th century. This work offers a detailed exploration of various locations in France and Germany, with a focus on their historical significance, architecture, culture, and bibliographical treasures. Its vivid descriptions provide insights into the places Dibdin visits, capturing both the picturesque beauty of the landscapes and the intricacies of local life. The beginning of this tour recounts the author's arrival in Dieppe, where he describes the atmosphere of the port town, the tumult of arriving in a foreign land, and his first impressions of the scenery and local customs. Dibdin notably details the picturesque aspects of Dieppe, observing local fisheries and street life, which he finds both vibrant and amusing. He reflects on the differences between social behaviors in England and France, all while maintaining a sense of curiosity and enthusiasm for the antiquities he hopes to uncover on his journey. With an engaging narrative style, the opening sets the stage for further explorations of towns steeped in history and culture. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Dibdin, Thomas Frognall, 1776-1847
EBook No.: 16224
Published: Jul 6, 2005
Downloads: 126
Language: English
Subject: Bibliography
Subject: Germany -- Description and travel
Subject: France -- Description and travel
Subject: Libraries -- France
Subject: Libraries -- Germany
Subject: Manuscripts -- France
Subject: Manuscripts -- Germany
Subject: Literary journeys -- France
Subject: Literary journeys -- Germany
LoCC: Bibliography, Library science
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
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Title: A Bibliographical, Antiquarian and Picturesque Tour in France and Germany, Volume One
Note: Reading ease score: 67.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Robert Connal, Paul Ereaut and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at https:
//www.pgdp.net,
from
images generously made available by gallica (Bibliothèque
nationale de France) at http:
//gallica.bnf.fr.
Summary: "A Bibliographical, Antiquarian and Picturesque Tour in France and Germany" by the Reverend Thomas Frognall Dibdin is a travelogue written in the early 19th century. This work offers a detailed exploration of various locations in France and Germany, with a focus on their historical significance, architecture, culture, and bibliographical treasures. Its vivid descriptions provide insights into the places Dibdin visits, capturing both the picturesque beauty of the landscapes and the intricacies of local life. The beginning of this tour recounts the author's arrival in Dieppe, where he describes the atmosphere of the port town, the tumult of arriving in a foreign land, and his first impressions of the scenery and local customs. Dibdin notably details the picturesque aspects of Dieppe, observing local fisheries and street life, which he finds both vibrant and amusing. He reflects on the differences between social behaviors in England and France, all while maintaining a sense of curiosity and enthusiasm for the antiquities he hopes to uncover on his journey. With an engaging narrative style, the opening sets the stage for further explorations of towns steeped in history and culture. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Dibdin, Thomas Frognall, 1776-1847
EBook No.: 16224
Published: Jul 6, 2005
Downloads: 126
Language: English
Subject: Bibliography
Subject: Germany -- Description and travel
Subject: France -- Description and travel
Subject: Libraries -- France
Subject: Libraries -- Germany
Subject: Manuscripts -- France
Subject: Manuscripts -- Germany
Subject: Literary journeys -- France
Subject: Literary journeys -- Germany
LoCC: Bibliography, Library science
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.