02335cam a22003013u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000110010610000540011724500860017126400510025730000470030833600260035533700260038133800360040750000310044350800820047452013100055653400450186665300370191165300420194885600430199011898UtSlPG20260610133301.0mcr n260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aDCaDJ1 aHalsey, Francis W.q(Francis Whiting),d1851-191910aSeeing Europe with Famous Authors, Volume 4 :bFrance and the Netherlands, Part 2 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2004 a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats atextbtxt2rdacontent acomputerbc2rdamedia aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier aRelease date is 2004-04-01 aE-text prepared by the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team a"Seeing Europe with Famous Authors, Volume 4" by Francis W. Halsey is a collection of literary travel essays, likely written during the early 20th century. This volume focuses on destinations across France and the Netherlands, featuring notable sites such as cathedrals, chateaux, and various scenic locales. The work compiles narratives and observations from famous authors, illuminating the rich cultural and historical landscapes of Europe through their unique perspectives. The opening of this volume introduces readers to a variety of authors and their essays on French landmarks. It begins with discussions of the Bayeux Cathedral and its famous tapestry, which chronicles the Norman Conquest, followed by H.A. Taine's observations about the Château of Henry IV at Pau, blending descriptions of architecture with historical anecdotes. The narrative then transitions to the stunning châteaux in the Loire Valley, as experienced by authors like Longfellow and Cook, capturing both the beauty of the landscapes and the historical significance of these grand structures. Overall, the beginning establishes a tone of exploration and appreciation for European heritage, inviting readers to immerse themselves in the stories behind these iconic locations. (This is an automatically generated summary.) nOriginal publication data not identified aFrance -- Description and travel aNetherlands -- Description and travel40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/11898