TY  - BOOK
AU  - Wasserzieher,Ernst
TI  - Von Haparanda bis San Francisco: Reise-Erinnerungen
AV  - DDDKDLE151 
PY  - 2004///
CY  - Salt Lake City, UT
PB  - Project Gutenberg
KW  - Germany -- Description and travel
KW  - United States -- Description and travel
KW  - Denmark -- Description and travel
KW  - Sweden -- Description and travel
KW  - Latvia -- Description and travel
N1  - Release date is 2004-05-01; Produced by Charles Franks and the DP Team; Original publication data not identified
N2  - "Von Haparanda bis San Francisco: Reise-Erinnerungen" by Ernst Wasserzieher is a collection of travel memoirs written in the early 20th century. The author reflects on his journeys over a quarter of a century, sharing a variety of experiences and observations from different locales, particularly focusing on his travels from the northern city of Haparanda in Sweden to the vibrant metropolis of San Francisco.  The opening of the memoir begins with Wasserzieher introducing his intentions for writing this collection as a heartfelt greeting to friends, reminiscing the nature of travel and the mindset needed to truly appreciate it. He presents his thoughts on the art of traveling—distinguishing between mere movement and meaningful exploration. The initial chapters discuss the significance of awareness and the impact of scenery and culture on travelers, using a humorous anecdote about a trip to Brocken as a vivid illustration of his points. This portion sets the stage for a series of engaging travel tales filled with personal insights, historical references, and reflections on human nature as influenced by the places he visits. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
UR  - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/12266
ER  -