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LoC No.: 03015497
Title:
Wintering in the Riviera
With Notes of Travel in Italy and France, and Practical Hints to Travellers
Note: Reading ease score: 62.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary: "Wintering in the Riviera" by William James Miller is a travel account written in the late 19th century. This work details the experiences of the author, who traveled through the Riviera while accompanying his wife for health reasons, sharing practical advice and observations during their journey from England through France and Italy. The narrative is enriched with insights into places like Cannes, Nice, and Mentone, combining personal anecdotes with useful travel tips. The opening of the book introduces the author's motivations for traveling—the health of his wife—and establishes the context of their trips to various European locations. It outlines the author’s intention to document their experiences and offer practical tips for others considering wintering in the Riviera. He reflects on the vast changes in travel since his earlier experiences, highlighting the ease and speed introduced by railways. The tone is informative, setting the stage for a detailed exploration of many aspects of travel, including local customs, conveniences, difficulties, and the rich tapestry of landscapes and culture they encountered. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Miller, William James, 1850-
EBook No.: 47463
Published: Nov 26, 2014
Downloads: 98
Language: English
Subject: Italy -- Description and travel
Subject: Europe -- Description and travel
Subject: Riviera (France)
Subject: Provence (France)
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 03015497
Title:
Wintering in the Riviera
With Notes of Travel in Italy and France, and Practical Hints to Travellers
Note: Reading ease score: 62.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Giovanni Fini, Ann Jury 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: "Wintering in the Riviera" by William James Miller is a travel account written in the late 19th century. This work details the experiences of the author, who traveled through the Riviera while accompanying his wife for health reasons, sharing practical advice and observations during their journey from England through France and Italy. The narrative is enriched with insights into places like Cannes, Nice, and Mentone, combining personal anecdotes with useful travel tips. The opening of the book introduces the author's motivations for traveling—the health of his wife—and establishes the context of their trips to various European locations. It outlines the author’s intention to document their experiences and offer practical tips for others considering wintering in the Riviera. He reflects on the vast changes in travel since his earlier experiences, highlighting the ease and speed introduced by railways. The tone is informative, setting the stage for a detailed exploration of many aspects of travel, including local customs, conveniences, difficulties, and the rich tapestry of landscapes and culture they encountered. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Miller, William James, 1850-
EBook No.: 47463
Published: Nov 26, 2014
Downloads: 98
Language: English
Subject: Italy -- Description and travel
Subject: Europe -- Description and travel
Subject: Riviera (France)
Subject: Provence (France)
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.