02429cam a22002893u 45000010005000000030007000050050017000120060002000290070005000310080041000360400011000770410017000880500007001051000040001122450069001522640051002213000047002723360026003193370026003453380036003715000031004075080103004385201490005415340045020316530021020768560042020978546UtSlPG20260610133223.0mcr n260607r2005||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aDC1 aBarker, Edward Harrison,d1851-191910aTwo Summers in Guyenne: A Chronicle of the Wayside and Waterside 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2005  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2005-07-01  aProduced by DP Beginners Projects, Commissioner Sleer and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team  a"Two Summers in Guyenne: A Chronicle of the Wayside and Waterside" by Edward Harrison Barker is a travelogue written in the late 19th century. The book encapsulates the author’s experiences and observations during his summers spent in the picturesque regions of Aquitaine, focusing particularly on the scenic Dordogne River and the surrounding landscapes of Périgord and the Bordelais. It details the author's excursions, interactions with locals, and the intricate relationships between the geography and the people inhabiting these lands, ultimately providing readers with a vivid portrayal of a bygone era.  The opening of the book introduces the author's journey through the Upper Dordogne region, transitioning from the volcanic Auvergne mountains to the verdant, rugged landscapes of Aquitaine. As he travels, he encounters various aspects of nature, from wildflowers adorning the rocky gorges to charming rural scenes involving local residents, such as a cobbler and a peasant woman. His observations highlight the clash between the beauty and the inhospitable terrain, as he reflects on the challenges of traversing the dense forests and steep ravines. Introducing character sketches and detailed imagery, the narrative evokes a deep appreciation for the nature and culture of the region while hinting at adventure and personal discovery in the author's quest for solitude and understanding amidst the wildness of the Dordogne. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aGuyenne (France)40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/8546