A Dibdin, Thomas Frognall 1776-1847 creator text utu 2005 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "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.) 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) 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 Z Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/17107 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/17107 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133411.0 17107