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Title:
A Day's Tour
A Journey through France and Belgium by Calais, Tournay, Orchies, Douai, Arras, Béthune, Lille, Comines, Ypres, Hazebrouck, Berg
Note: Reading ease score: 66.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary: "A Day's Tour" by Percy Fitzgerald is a travel narrative written in the late 19th century. The work chronicles the whimsical journey of an unnamed protagonist who embarks on a spontaneous excursion from London to the charming towns of France and Belgium, exploring their sights, culture, and unique experiences. The narrative taps into themes of wanderlust, the joy of unexpected adventures, and the beauty of unpretentious travel. The opening of the book introduces readers to a hot August day in London, where the protagonist feels a strong desire to escape the mundane and immerse himself in foreign landscapes. Inspired by the vibrant life of the city around him and the thought of delightful European destinations, he decides to seize the fleeting opportunity for a quick trip. The narrative vividly captures his longing for adventure, moving from the hustle of London to the serene anticipation of his journey across the English Channel, painting it as a quest filled with curiosity and excitement. The narrator's reflections set the stage for a leisurely exploration, revealing thoughts about the charm of foreign towns and the thrill of adventure awaiting him just beyond the horizon. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Fitzgerald, Percy, 1834-1925
EBook No.: 16518
Published: Aug 12, 2005
Downloads: 253
Language: English
Subject: Voyages and travels
Subject: France -- Description and travel
Subject: Belgium -- Description and travel
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: France, Andorra, Monaco
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Netherlands, Belgium, Luxemburg
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title:
A Day's Tour
A Journey through France and Belgium by Calais, Tournay, Orchies, Douai, Arras, Béthune, Lille, Comines, Ypres, Hazebrouck, Berg
Note: Reading ease score: 66.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by From images generously made available by gallica
(Bibliothèque nationale de France) at
http:
//gallica.bnf.fr.,
Robert Connal, Karen Dalrymple and
the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at
https:
//www.pgdp.net
Summary: "A Day's Tour" by Percy Fitzgerald is a travel narrative written in the late 19th century. The work chronicles the whimsical journey of an unnamed protagonist who embarks on a spontaneous excursion from London to the charming towns of France and Belgium, exploring their sights, culture, and unique experiences. The narrative taps into themes of wanderlust, the joy of unexpected adventures, and the beauty of unpretentious travel. The opening of the book introduces readers to a hot August day in London, where the protagonist feels a strong desire to escape the mundane and immerse himself in foreign landscapes. Inspired by the vibrant life of the city around him and the thought of delightful European destinations, he decides to seize the fleeting opportunity for a quick trip. The narrative vividly captures his longing for adventure, moving from the hustle of London to the serene anticipation of his journey across the English Channel, painting it as a quest filled with curiosity and excitement. The narrator's reflections set the stage for a leisurely exploration, revealing thoughts about the charm of foreign towns and the thrill of adventure awaiting him just beyond the horizon. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Fitzgerald, Percy, 1834-1925
EBook No.: 16518
Published: Aug 12, 2005
Downloads: 253
Language: English
Subject: Voyages and travels
Subject: France -- Description and travel
Subject: Belgium -- Description and travel
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: France, Andorra, Monaco
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Netherlands, Belgium, Luxemburg
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.