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Title: Brittany & Its Byways
Alternate Title: Brittany and Its Byways
Note: Reading ease score: 67.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Summary: "Brittany & Its Byways" by Mrs. Bury Palliser is a travel narrative written in the late 19th century. This work details the author's experiences in Brittany, exploring its inhabitants and antiquities during her residence in the region. Likely of interest to readers who enjoy historical travel accounts, it offers a vivid glimpse into the culture, history, and landscapes of Brittany, rich with local legends and the author's personal observations. The opening of the narrative introduces the reader to the picturesque beauty of Cherbourg, highlighting the author's arrival and her immediate impressions of the harbor and surrounding landscapes. She recounts a visit to Mont du Roule for breathtaking views and details her explorations, including a trip to the local dockyard where significant historical artifacts, such as a model of a Roman galley and remnants connected to Napoleon, are showcased. The text delves into the region's historical significance, its architecture, and everyday life, providing a context for the author's journey through various towns and cultural tidbits, setting the stage for a deeper exploration of Brittany's diverse heritage. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Palliser, Bury, Mrs., 1805-1878
EBook No.: 22700
Published: Sep 21, 2007
Downloads: 115
Language: English
Subject: Brittany (France) -- Description and travel
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: France, Andorra, Monaco
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Brittany & Its Byways
Alternate Title: Brittany and Its Byways
Note: Reading ease score: 67.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Summary: "Brittany & Its Byways" by Mrs. Bury Palliser is a travel narrative written in the late 19th century. This work details the author's experiences in Brittany, exploring its inhabitants and antiquities during her residence in the region. Likely of interest to readers who enjoy historical travel accounts, it offers a vivid glimpse into the culture, history, and landscapes of Brittany, rich with local legends and the author's personal observations. The opening of the narrative introduces the reader to the picturesque beauty of Cherbourg, highlighting the author's arrival and her immediate impressions of the harbor and surrounding landscapes. She recounts a visit to Mont du Roule for breathtaking views and details her explorations, including a trip to the local dockyard where significant historical artifacts, such as a model of a Roman galley and remnants connected to Napoleon, are showcased. The text delves into the region's historical significance, its architecture, and everyday life, providing a context for the author's journey through various towns and cultural tidbits, setting the stage for a deeper exploration of Brittany's diverse heritage. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Palliser, Bury, Mrs., 1805-1878
EBook No.: 22700
Published: Sep 21, 2007
Downloads: 115
Language: English
Subject: Brittany (France) -- Description and travel
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: France, Andorra, Monaco
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.