Project Gutenberg 2006-12-13 Public domain in the USA. 345 Thomson, M. Pearson Denmark Reading ease score: 67.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. E-text prepared by Juliet Sutherland, Ralph Janke, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team "Denmark" by M. Pearson Thomson is a descriptive travelogue written in the early 20th century. The work explores the rich culture, history, and landscapes of Denmark, with an emphasis on both its urban and rural life, including noteworthy features like the vibrant city of Copenhagen. Thomson likely draws on a personal journey through the country to illustrate its customs, notable figures, and geographical wonders. The opening of the text introduces Copenhagen as a lively and welcoming city, described fondly as "Merry Copenhagen." It captures the picturesque entrance to the city through the Sound, highlighting significant landmarks, such as Kronborg Castle, and the historical significance of various locations. The narrative establishes an inviting atmosphere through details of the city’s architecture, gardens, and local customs, portraying the warm hospitality of the Danish people and the vibrant social life celebrated in cafés and restaurants. This introductory chapter sets the stage for a deeper exploration of Denmark's folk culture, historical figures like Hans Christian Andersen, and its picturesque rural life, inviting readers to immerse themselves in the beauty and charm of the country. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en Denmark -- Description and travel DL Text Children's Instructional Books Browsing: History - European Browsing: Travel & Geography 168371 168192 2024-10-09T03:55:30.425997 2023-09-09T06:48:29.680133 text/html text/html 166393 2006-12-13T17:24:53 text/html; charset=iso-8859-1 1103440 2021-01-01T15:44:33 text/html; charset=iso-8859-1 application/zip 1239627 2024-10-09T03:55:37.351981 application/epub+zip 1236252 2024-10-09T03:55:32.920018 application/epub+zip 133061 2024-10-09T03:55:31.308022 application/epub+zip 1668754 2024-10-09T03:55:40.641988 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1642397 2024-10-09T03:55:36.000986 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 187234 2022-09-09T12:48:00.342521 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 140103 140007 2024-10-09T03:55:29.768069 2023-09-09T06:48:29.240121 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 139805 2021-01-01T15:44:33 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 55878 2021-01-01T15:44:33 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 application/zip 139864 2021-01-01T15:44:33 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 55855 2021-01-01T15:44:33 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 20965 2024-10-09T03:55:40.785982 application/rdf+xml 10280 2024-10-09T03:55:31.866013 image/jpeg 2575 2024-10-09T03:55:31.581032 image/jpeg 1172397 2024-10-09T03:55:30.486062 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