Project Gutenberg 2012-10-23 Public domain in the USA. 131 Beckford, William 1760 1844 Marlow, Harriet, Lady Jenks, Jacquetta Agneta Mariana Beckford, John Italy; with sketches of Spain and Portugal Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Print project.) "Italy; with Sketches of Spain and Portugal" by William Beckford is a travel narrative written during the early 19th century. The book chronicles Beckford's journey through Italy, Spain, and Portugal, infused with rich personal reflections and historical observations. The author's evocative descriptions aim to transport readers through the picturesque landscapes, cultural marvels, and notable historical contexts of these regions, while also sharing his encounters with local characters and their vibrant lifestyles. The opening of the narrative sets the stage for Beckford's explorations, beginning with his reflections on the contrast between the bustling life in London and the tranquil existence found in the Low Countries. He paints a vivid picture of his arrival in Ostend and his experiences in Ghent and Antwerp, where he seeks moments of peace amidst the chaos. With humor and a poetic lens, Beckford expresses a longing for the calmness of Italy, contrasting it with the disturbances of urban life. His observations extend to the art and architecture he encounters, showcasing his keen appreciation for beauty, local customs, and the philosophical musings that accompany travel. The text hints at a deeper philosophical introspection, suggesting that the journey is as much about the landscapes he traverses as it is about the reflections spurred by those experiences. (This is an automatically generated summary.) file:///public/vhost/g/gutenberg/html/files/41150/41150-h/images/cover.jpg en Spain -- Description and travel Italy -- Description and travel Portugal -- Description and travel DG DP Text Browsing: History - European Browsing: Travel & Geography 913092 913101 2024-09-17T10:03:39.061640 2023-09-18T05:12:19.450029 text/html text/html 932968 2021-01-25T13:45:27 text/html; charset=utf-8 422445 2021-01-25T13:45:27 text/html; charset=utf-8 application/zip 438078 2024-09-17T10:03:49.853573 application/epub+zip 459845 2024-09-17T10:03:40.296621 application/epub+zip 425098 2024-09-17T10:03:39.686633 application/epub+zip 712542 2024-09-17T10:03:57.359503 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 663476 2024-09-17T10:03:49.034584 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 628234 2022-09-18T19:03:51.845299 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 837481 2024-09-17T10:03:37.798655 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 839347 2012-10-23T09:31:32 text/plain; charset=utf-8 332917 2012-10-23T09:33:10 text/plain; charset=utf-8 application/zip 837213 2012-10-23T09:31:52 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 332335 2012-10-23T09:33:10 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 application/zip 20520 2024-09-17T10:03:57.508511 application/rdf+xml 16252 2024-09-17T10:03:39.796597 image/jpeg 3379 2024-09-17T10:03:39.740610 image/jpeg 422720 2024-09-17T10:03:39.138601 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 en.wikipedia