Project Gutenberg 2006-06-23 Public domain in the USA. 82 Omond, George W. T. (George William Thomson) 1846 1929 Omond, G. W. T. (George William Thomson) Forestier, A. (Amédée) 1854 1930 Forestier, Amédée Forestier, A. (Amedee) Bruges and West Flanders E-text prepared by Robert J. Hall "Bruges and West Flanders" by George W. T. Omond is a historical account likely written in the late 19th century. The work serves as a detailed exploration of the history and significance of Bruges and its surroundings, particularly focusing on major events, architectural landmarks, and the cultural heritage of the region. It highlights the city’s medieval charm and historical narratives, painting a picture of a once-thriving commercial hub that is now a reflection of its past glories. The opening of the text delves into the Market-Place of Bruges, a central point of interest where vendors gather to sell wares beneath the iconic Belfry. Omond captures the atmosphere of the lively market with detailed descriptions of the goods on offer and the interactions of the townspeople. He also introduces the significance of Bruges' historical sites, emphasizing the medieval architecture and events that shaped its identity, such as the origins of the city from a small fort to a bustling center of trade and culture. Through these reflections, the author sets the stage for a deeper exploration of Bruges' rich history, nodding to both its historical triumphs and eventual decline. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en Flanders -- Description and travel Bruges (Belgium) -- Description and travel DH Text Browsing: History - European Browsing: Travel & Geography 292689 292631 2024-09-08T08:35:42.501811 2023-09-08T10:34:10.646237 text/html text/html 275365 2006-06-23T16:35:04 text/html; charset=iso-8859-1 7916372 2021-01-01T11:51:28 text/html; charset=iso-8859-1 application/zip 7669044 2024-09-08T08:35:50.723792 application/epub+zip 7670581 2024-09-08T08:35:44.930841 application/epub+zip 159274 2024-09-08T08:35:43.404842 application/epub+zip 7819340 2024-09-08T08:35:54.792751 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 7787669 2024-09-08T08:35:49.400821 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 281793 2022-09-09T05:07:27.098298 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 221056 221040 2024-09-08T08:35:41.428839 2023-09-08T10:34:09.596220 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 220727 2021-01-01T11:51:27 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 86198 2021-01-01T11:51:27 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 application/zip 220755 2021-01-01T11:51:27 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 86098 2021-01-01T11:51:28 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 21317 2024-09-08T08:35:54.947752 application/rdf+xml 13990 2024-09-08T08:35:43.790808 image/jpeg 3750 2024-09-08T08:35:43.596808 image/jpeg 8037411 2024-09-08T08:35:42.650836 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 fr.wikipedia en.wikipedia en.wikipedia