02522cam a22003253u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000110010610000340011724501510015126400510030230000470035333600260040033700260042633800360045250000310048850802290051952012440074853400450199265300240203765300370206165300380209885600430213699900170217916518UtSlPG20260610133403.0mcr n260607r2005||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aDCaDH1 aFitzgerald, Percy,d1834-192512aA Day's Tour :bA Journey through France and Belgium by Calais, Tournay, Orchies, Douai, Arras, Béthune, Lille, Comines, Ypres, Hazebrouck, Berg 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2005  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2005-08-12  aProduced by From images generously made available by gallica
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https://www.pgdp.net  a"A Day's Tour" by Percy Fitzgerald is a travel narrative written in the late 19th century. The work chronicles the whimsical journey of an unnamed protagonist who embarks on a spontaneous excursion from London to the charming towns of France and Belgium, exploring their sights, culture, and unique experiences. The narrative taps into themes of wanderlust, the joy of unexpected adventures, and the beauty of unpretentious travel.  The opening of the book introduces readers to a hot August day in London, where the protagonist feels a strong desire to escape the mundane and immerse himself in foreign landscapes. Inspired by the vibrant life of the city around him and the thought of delightful European destinations, he decides to seize the fleeting opportunity for a quick trip. The narrative vividly captures his longing for adventure, moving from the hustle of London to the serene anticipation of his journey across the English Channel, painting it as a quest filled with curiosity and excitement. The narrator's reflections set the stage for a leisurely exploration, revealing thoughts about the charm of foreign towns and the thrill of adventure awaiting him just beyond the horizon. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aVoyages and travels  aFrance -- Description and travel  aBelgium -- Description and travel40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/16518  c57906d57906