02361cam a22003493u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000380011324500230015126400510017430000470022533600260027233700260029833800360032449000260036050000310038650801160041752011950053353400450172865300300177365300450180370000480184870000460189683000260194285600430196824519UtSlPG20260610133548.0mcr n260607r2008||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aDC1 aCook, Theodore Andrea,d1867-192814aThe Story of Rouen 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2008  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier1 aMediæval town series  aRelease date is 2008-02-04  aE-text prepared by Susan Skinner, Linda Cantoni, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team  a"The Story of Rouen" by Theodore Andrea Cook is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book focuses on the rich and intricate history of the city of Rouen, detailing its architectural development and the socio-political changes it underwent over centuries. The narrative emphasizes how the character of the town has been shaped by its geography and the experiences of its citizens rather than solely by notable historical figures.  The opening of the text sets the stage for a deep exploration of Rouen, beginning with an artistic depiction of the city, highlighting its canals, churches, and the significance of the Seine River. Cook discusses the physical layout of Rouen, describing the natural defenses that contributed to its historical importance. He contrasts the ancient architecture with modern developments, lamenting the loss of distinct characteristics over time. This section serves as an introduction to the broader narrative structure, which will connect various historical chapters of the city to the buildings and relics that define its legacy, aiming to engage both travelers and armchair historians alike. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aRouen (France) -- History  aRouen (France) -- Description and travel1 aCook, Jane E.q(Jane Elizabeth),d1836-19201 aJames, Helen M.q(Helen Mary),d1863-1900 0aMediæval town series40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/24519