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Title: The Land Beyond the Forest: Facts, Figures, and Fancies from Transylvania

Note: Reading ease score: 56.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Susan Skinner and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This file was
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University Digital Collections)

Summary: "The Land Beyond the Forest: Facts, Figures, and Fancies from Transylvania" by E. Gerard is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book offers insights into the geography, culture, and folk traditions of Transylvania, reflecting the author's personal experiences and observations during her time in the region as the wife of a military officer. It delves into the social dynamics of the diverse ethnic groups inhabiting Transylvania, particularly focusing on the unique Saxon culture and its historical significance. At the start of the work, the author shares her sentiments upon leaving Transylvania after a two-year residence, comparing her experience to that of Robinson Crusoe returning from a desert island. The narrative conveys a deep appreciation for the region's wild beauty and the peculiar charm of its inhabitants, alongside a contemplation of the changes brought about by modernity and industrialization. The opening sets the tone for a reflective exploration of the land, hinting at the themes of nostalgia, cultural heritage, and the gradual loss of the old-world allure that defines Transylvania. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Gerard, E. (Emily), 1849-1905

EBook No.: 57168

Published: May 16, 2018

Downloads: 946

Language: English

Subject: Transylvania (Romania) -- Description and travel

LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Austria, Hungary, Czech Republic, Slovakia

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:57168:2 2018-05-16T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Gerard, E. (Emily) en 1
2024-11-09T17:36:50Z The Land Beyond the Forest: Facts, Figures, and Fancies from Transylvania

This edition has images.

Title: The Land Beyond the Forest: Facts, Figures, and Fancies from Transylvania

Note: Reading ease score: 56.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Susan Skinner and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This file was
produced from images generously made available by Cornell
University Digital Collections)

Summary: "The Land Beyond the Forest: Facts, Figures, and Fancies from Transylvania" by E. Gerard is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book offers insights into the geography, culture, and folk traditions of Transylvania, reflecting the author's personal experiences and observations during her time in the region as the wife of a military officer. It delves into the social dynamics of the diverse ethnic groups inhabiting Transylvania, particularly focusing on the unique Saxon culture and its historical significance. At the start of the work, the author shares her sentiments upon leaving Transylvania after a two-year residence, comparing her experience to that of Robinson Crusoe returning from a desert island. The narrative conveys a deep appreciation for the region's wild beauty and the peculiar charm of its inhabitants, alongside a contemplation of the changes brought about by modernity and industrialization. The opening sets the tone for a reflective exploration of the land, hinting at the themes of nostalgia, cultural heritage, and the gradual loss of the old-world allure that defines Transylvania. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Gerard, E. (Emily), 1849-1905

EBook No.: 57168

Published: May 16, 2018

Downloads: 946

Language: English

Subject: Transylvania (Romania) -- Description and travel

LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Austria, Hungary, Czech Republic, Slovakia

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:57168:3 2018-05-16T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Gerard, E. (Emily) en 1