Project Gutenberg 2006-03-30 Public domain in the USA. 82 Blackburn, Henry 1830 1897 Normandy Picturesque Reading ease score: 54.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. E-text prepared by Carlo Traverso, Janet Blenkinship, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreaders Europe (http://dp.rastko.net/) from page images generously made available by Bibliothèque nationale de France (http://gallica.bnf.fr/) "Normandy Picturesque" by Henry Blackburn is a travelogue written in the late 19th century. This work provides vivid descriptions of the landscapes, architecture, and culture of Normandy, highlighting the enduring charm of its towns and the rich history that permeates the region. With insightful commentary, Blackburn shares his observations as he embarks on a provincial tour to showcase the picturesque qualities and accessibility of Normandy for travelers, particularly from England. At the start of the travelogue, Blackburn reflects on the allure that compels English travelers to seek foreign lands, suggesting that Normandy offers a delightful compromise with its familiar landscapes and cultural ties. He emphasizes the unique character of the region, characterized by its medieval architecture, rustic towns, and the warmth of the local populace. In his opening chapters, he introduces Pont Audemer and Lisieux, passionately depicting their charming streets, traditional customs, and the picturesque scenery that enhances their appeal as destinations for both leisure and artistic inspiration. The writer's intention seems to be not only to guide travelers but also to evoke a sense of appreciation for the beauty and history that Normandy embodies. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en Normandy (France) -- Description and travel DC Text Browsing: Culture/Civilization/Society Browsing: History - European Browsing: Travel & Geography 365558 365303 2024-10-08T06:12:57.914469 2023-09-08T08:13:19.332759 text/html text/html 370501 2006-03-30T15:23:36 text/html; charset=iso-8859-1 534120 2020-12-13T19:59:12 text/html; charset=iso-8859-1 application/zip 637003 2024-10-08T06:13:07.771454 application/epub+zip 638937 2024-10-08T06:13:01.568475 application/epub+zip 205456 2024-10-08T06:13:00.017489 application/epub+zip 819265 2024-10-08T06:13:12.214409 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 779257 2024-10-08T06:13:06.638444 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 342236 2022-09-08T14:33:47.546856 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 304704 304474 2024-10-08T06:12:56.697462 2023-09-08T08:13:18.350731 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 304057 2020-12-13T19:59:12 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 120236 2020-12-13T19:59:12 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 application/zip 304087 2020-12-13T19:59:12 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 119992 2020-12-13T19:59:12 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 21384 2024-10-08T06:13:12.362399 application/rdf+xml 14585 2024-10-08T06:13:00.597446 image/jpeg 3774 2024-10-08T06:13:00.308445 image/jpeg 623766 2024-10-08T06:12:58.003482 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog