02289cam a22003013u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000110010610000340011724500630015126400510021430000470026533600260031233700260033833800360036450000310040050801180043152012850054953400450183465300480187985600430192799900170197014233UtSlPG20260610133333.0mcr n260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aDCaPQ1 aFlaubert, Gustave,d1821-188010aOver Strand and Field: A Record of Travel through Brittany 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2004  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2004-12-02  aE-text prepared by Thierry Alberto, Clare Boothby, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team  a"Over Strand and Field: A Record of Travel through Brittany" by Gustave Flaubert is a travel narrative likely written in the late 19th century. The work vividly details the author's explorations through the scenic and historic landscapes of Brittany, France, reflecting upon various châteaux, towns, and regional life along the way. The book captures both the beauty and melancholy of the region's architecture and terrain, immersing readers in Flaubert's rich and expressive observations.  The opening of the text sets a reflective tone as Flaubert strolls through the Château de Chambord, where he observes the decay and neglect surrounding its once-grand halls. He feels a deep sadness at the sight of its "conscious poverty," which he describes in contrasting terms of past opulence and current desolation. The descriptive narrative continues as he moves to other locations, such as the Château d'Amboise and Chenonceaux, where he expresses wonder at the architecture, flora, and the very essence of history imbued in these sites. This introductory portion establishes a profound connection to the settings, revealing both the beauty of Brittany's landscapes and the haunting echoes of history that impact the modern viewer. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aBrittany (France) -- Description and travel40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/14233  c55621d55621