Author |
Follen, Eliza Lee Cabot, 1787-1860 |
Title |
Travellers' Stories
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Note |
Reading ease score: 73.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Credits |
Produced by Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team. HTML version by Al Haines.
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Summary |
"Travellers' Stories" by Eliza Lee Cabot Follen is a collection of travel narratives written during the early to mid-19th century. This book recounts the author's experiences and observations from her travels across Europe, reflecting on the landscapes, people, and cultural nuances she encountered. It is a blend of personal experiences and vivid descriptions, aiming to transport readers to various places through the author's eyes. In her tales, Follen captures the essence of her travels, beginning with her journey across the Atlantic to England, where she describes the stunning scenery and fierce storms experienced at sea. She takes readers along her visits to renowned locations such as the Lake District, the beauty of Welsh mountains, and the historic charm of English towns. The author details her interactions with notable individuals, including the poet Wordsworth and her friend Harriet Martineau, sharing richly painted scenes of landscapes and cultural observations that highlight the contrasts between America and Europe. Blending personal reflection with historical context, Follen's stories encapsulate not only the adventure of travel but also the wonder and introspection it inspires. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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Language |
English |
LoC Class |
PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
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Subject |
Brothers -- Juvenile fiction
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Subject |
Travel -- Juvenile fiction
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Subject |
Parent and child -- Juvenile fiction
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Subject |
Europe -- Description and travel -- Juvenile fiction
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Category |
Text |
EBook-No. |
4030 |
Release Date |
May 1, 2003 |
Most Recently Updated |
Dec 27, 2020 |
Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
Downloads |
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