02751cam a22003973u 4500 17107 UtSlPG 20260610133411.0 m cr n 260607r2005||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 Z Dibdin, Thomas Frognall, 1776-1847 A Bibliographical, Antiquarian and Picturesque Tour in France and Germany, Volume Two Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2005 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2005-11-19 Produced by Robert Connal, Paul Ereaut and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) at http://gallica.bnf.fr) "A Bibliographical, Antiquarian and Picturesque Tour in France and Germany" by the Reverend Thomas Frognall Dibdin is an antiquarian travelogue written in the early 19th century. The work provides a vivid description of the author's travels through various parts of France and Germany, focusing particularly on the architectural beauty, public libraries, and rare printed books he encounters along the way. This exploration is enriched by a detailed examination of both popular sites and the scholarly treasures that lie beneath the surface of these nations' histories. The opening of the book sets the stage for a leisurely yet insightful journey through Paris, where Dibdin describes the bustling boulevards, public buildings, and various aspects of street life. He paints a lively picture of Parisian culture, highlighting its vibrant atmosphere, diverse public spaces like the Tuileries Gardens and Champs Elysées, and the intricate architecture of notable buildings such as the Louvre and Notre Dame. Dibdin’s observations hint at both admiration and comparison between Paris and London, reflecting on each city's unique attributes while navigating the quotidian scenes and experiences that mark life in 1818 Paris. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Bibliography Germany -- Description and travel France -- Description and travel Libraries -- France Libraries -- Germany Manuscripts -- France Manuscripts -- Germany Literary journeys -- France Literary journeys -- Germany https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/17107 58495 58495