Le Tour du Monde; L'Archipel des Feroé by Various
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| Author | Various |
|---|---|
| Editor | Charton, Édouard, 1807-1890 |
| Title |
Le Tour du Monde; L'Archipel des Feroé
Journal des voyages et des voyageurs; 2e Sem. 1905 |
| Note | Reading ease score: 79.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits |
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| Summary | "Le Tour du Monde; L'Archipel des Féroé" by Various is a collection of travel essays written in the early 20th century. It focuses on the Féroé Islands, offering insights into their geography, history, and the lifestyle of the local inhabitants. The work benefits from rich descriptions and reflections, likely appealing to readers interested in travel and exploration. The opening of "L'Archipel des Féroé" introduces the islands through the eyes of Mlle Anna Sée as her ship arrives amidst a picturesque yet rugged landscape. She paints a vivid picture of the isolation and unique architecture of Féroian villages, describing their interesting roofs made of sod and the rustic charm of their small wooden buildings. The writer reflects on the harsh environmental conditions and the daily life of the Féroïans, characterized by an indifference to progress and a deep-rooted way of living, focused on subsistence activities like fishing and farming. Through engaging descriptions of local customs, such as the communal hunts for dolphins and whales, the narrative invites the reader into a world where traditional practices endure against the backdrop of modernity. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | G: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation |
| Subject | Geography -- Pictorial works -- Periodicals |
| Subject | Voyages and travels -- Periodicals |
| Subject | Travelers -- Periodicals |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 30517 |
| Release Date | Nov 21, 2009 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 79 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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