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Title:
Seeing Europe with Famous Authors, Volume 7
Italy, Sicily, and Greece (Part One)
Note: Reading ease score: 59.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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Summary: "Seeing Europe with Famous Authors, Volume 7" by Francis W. Halsey is a collection of essays and travel narratives written in the early 20th century. This volume focuses on the captivating regions of Italy, Sicily, and Greece, presenting an exploration of the cultural and historical significance of these areas through the eyes of various famous authors. The text likely intertwines vivid descriptions of landscapes, monuments, and artistic achievements, reflecting the beauty and complexity of European heritage. The opening of the volume provides an introduction to its themes, highlighting the immense draw of Italy for tourists and the layered history of its civilizations—from the Etruscans to the Romans and beyond. It captures the excitement and awe of authors such as Johann Wolfgang von Goethe as they arrive in Rome, detailing their observations as they immerse themselves in the rich tapestry of its ancient ruins, art, and architecture. This initial portion sets the stage for a deeper exploration into the grandeur of historical sites like the Coliseum and the Pantheon, and introduces the reader to the reflections of authors as they discover and engage with the profound legacy of these historic lands. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Editor: Halsey, Francis W. (Francis Whiting), 1851-1919
EBook No.: 18845
Published: Jul 16, 2006
Downloads: 74
Language: English
Subject: Italy -- Description and travel
Subject: Greece -- Description and travel
Subject: Sicily (Italy) -- Description and travel
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Greece
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Italy, Vatican City, Malta
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title:
Seeing Europe with Famous Authors, Volume 7
Italy, Sicily, and Greece (Part One)
Note: Reading ease score: 59.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Janet Blenkinship and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
Summary: "Seeing Europe with Famous Authors, Volume 7" by Francis W. Halsey is a collection of essays and travel narratives written in the early 20th century. This volume focuses on the captivating regions of Italy, Sicily, and Greece, presenting an exploration of the cultural and historical significance of these areas through the eyes of various famous authors. The text likely intertwines vivid descriptions of landscapes, monuments, and artistic achievements, reflecting the beauty and complexity of European heritage. The opening of the volume provides an introduction to its themes, highlighting the immense draw of Italy for tourists and the layered history of its civilizations—from the Etruscans to the Romans and beyond. It captures the excitement and awe of authors such as Johann Wolfgang von Goethe as they arrive in Rome, detailing their observations as they immerse themselves in the rich tapestry of its ancient ruins, art, and architecture. This initial portion sets the stage for a deeper exploration into the grandeur of historical sites like the Coliseum and the Pantheon, and introduces the reader to the reflections of authors as they discover and engage with the profound legacy of these historic lands. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Editor: Halsey, Francis W. (Francis Whiting), 1851-1919
EBook No.: 18845
Published: Jul 16, 2006
Downloads: 74
Language: English
Subject: Italy -- Description and travel
Subject: Greece -- Description and travel
Subject: Sicily (Italy) -- Description and travel
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Greece
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Italy, Vatican City, Malta
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.