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Title: Sunny Memories of Foreign Lands, Volume 2
Note: Reading ease score: 67.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits: Skip Doughty, Tiffany Vergon, Charles Franks, and the Online Distributed
Summary: "Sunny Memories of Foreign Lands, Volume 2" by Harriet Beecher Stowe is a travel narrative written during the mid-19th century. This volume chronicles Stowe's experiences and observations during her travels across Europe, providing insights into the cultural and social landscapes she encounters, as well as the notable figures she meets along the way. The opening of the book begins with a personal letter addressed to a friend, detailing Stowe's breakfast at the home of Sir Charles Trevelyan, where she mingles with esteemed literary figures such as Thomas Babington Macaulay and Milman. Stowe describes her impressions of Macaulay's appearance and impressive intellect, embedding her observations in the broader context of English social life. The narrative captures the bustling social engagements of London, blending Stowe's reflections on the importance of hospitality and personal connections, as well as her observations on English customs, architecture, and the cultural life of the time. This opening sets the tone for a reflective exploration of Stowe’s journeys through Europe, marked by her keen interest in various social and political issues, particularly concerning slavery and social justice. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Stowe, Harriet Beecher, 1811-1896
EBook No.: 6931
Published: Nov 1, 2004
Downloads: 171
Language: English
Subject: Europe -- Description and travel
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
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Title: Sunny Memories of Foreign Lands, Volume 2
Note: Reading ease score: 67.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits: Skip Doughty, Tiffany Vergon, Charles Franks, and the Online Distributed
Summary: "Sunny Memories of Foreign Lands, Volume 2" by Harriet Beecher Stowe is a travel narrative written during the mid-19th century. This volume chronicles Stowe's experiences and observations during her travels across Europe, providing insights into the cultural and social landscapes she encounters, as well as the notable figures she meets along the way. The opening of the book begins with a personal letter addressed to a friend, detailing Stowe's breakfast at the home of Sir Charles Trevelyan, where she mingles with esteemed literary figures such as Thomas Babington Macaulay and Milman. Stowe describes her impressions of Macaulay's appearance and impressive intellect, embedding her observations in the broader context of English social life. The narrative captures the bustling social engagements of London, blending Stowe's reflections on the importance of hospitality and personal connections, as well as her observations on English customs, architecture, and the cultural life of the time. This opening sets the tone for a reflective exploration of Stowe’s journeys through Europe, marked by her keen interest in various social and political issues, particularly concerning slavery and social justice. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Stowe, Harriet Beecher, 1811-1896
EBook No.: 6931
Published: Nov 1, 2004
Downloads: 171
Language: English
Subject: Europe -- Description and travel
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.