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LoC No.: 14009545
Title: Capitals of the Northlands: Tales of Ten Cities
Note: Reading ease score: 72.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Contents: Thorshavn, capital of the Faroe Islands -- Reykjavik, capital of Iceland -- Trondhjem, old capital of Norway -- Christiania, capital of Norway -- Roskilde, old capital of Denmark -- Copenhagen, capital of Denmark -- Visby, capital of Gothland -- Upsala, old capital of Sweden -- Stockholm, capital of Sweden -- St. Petersburg, capital of Russia.
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Summary: "Capitals of the Northlands: Tales of Ten Cities" by Ian C. Hannah is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The work explores ten notable cities in Northern Europe, providing insights into their unique characteristics, histories, and cultural significance. The author aims to shed light on these northern cities that, while less prominent than their southern counterparts, possess intrinsic charm and cultural richness. The opening of the work serves as a preface, introducing the reader to the lesser-discussed cities of the North. Hannah emphasizes the importance of these locations, highlighting their development by rural, nature-loving communities rather than by grand urban ambitions. In particular, he begins with Thorshavn, the capital of the Faroe Islands, recounting historical tales and anecdotes that frame its significance within the broader context of Norse history and culture. The narrative intertwines historical characters and events with vivid depictions of the landscape and community, setting the tone for the exploration of each city that follows in the chapters ahead. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Hannah, Ian C., 1874-1944
Illustrator: Hannah, Edith B.
EBook No.: 46019
Published: Jun 18, 2014
Downloads: 85
Language: English
Subject: Scandinavia -- Description and travel
Subject: Russia -- Description and travel
Subject: Capitals (Cities)
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 14009545
Title: Capitals of the Northlands: Tales of Ten Cities
Note: Reading ease score: 72.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Contents: Thorshavn, capital of the Faroe Islands -- Reykjavik, capital of Iceland -- Trondhjem, old capital of Norway -- Christiania, capital of Norway -- Roskilde, old capital of Denmark -- Copenhagen, capital of Denmark -- Visby, capital of Gothland -- Upsala, old capital of Sweden -- Stockholm, capital of Sweden -- St. Petersburg, capital of Russia.
Credits:
Produced by Giovanni Fini, sp1nd and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
(This file was
produced from images generously made available by The
Internet Archive)
Summary: "Capitals of the Northlands: Tales of Ten Cities" by Ian C. Hannah is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The work explores ten notable cities in Northern Europe, providing insights into their unique characteristics, histories, and cultural significance. The author aims to shed light on these northern cities that, while less prominent than their southern counterparts, possess intrinsic charm and cultural richness. The opening of the work serves as a preface, introducing the reader to the lesser-discussed cities of the North. Hannah emphasizes the importance of these locations, highlighting their development by rural, nature-loving communities rather than by grand urban ambitions. In particular, he begins with Thorshavn, the capital of the Faroe Islands, recounting historical tales and anecdotes that frame its significance within the broader context of Norse history and culture. The narrative intertwines historical characters and events with vivid depictions of the landscape and community, setting the tone for the exploration of each city that follows in the chapters ahead. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Hannah, Ian C., 1874-1944
Illustrator: Hannah, Edith B.
EBook No.: 46019
Published: Jun 18, 2014
Downloads: 85
Language: English
Subject: Scandinavia -- Description and travel
Subject: Russia -- Description and travel
Subject: Capitals (Cities)
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.