02303cam a22003013u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000310011324500790014426400510022330000470027433600260032133700260034733800360037350000310040950801290044052012850056953400450185465300420189985600430194199900170198425371UtSlPG20260610133600.0mcr n260607r2008||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aDL1 aTaylor, Bayard,d1825-187810aNorthern Travel: Summer and Winter Pictures of Sweden, Denmark and Lapland 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2008  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2008-05-07  aProduced by Mark C. Orton, Barbara Kosker, Linda McKeown
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http://www.pgdp.net  a"Northern Travel: Summer and Winter Pictures of Sweden, Denmark and Lapland" by Bayard Taylor is a travel narrative written in the mid-19th century. This work details the author's adventures and observations while exploring the northern regions of Europe, particularly Sweden and Lapland, emphasizing the artistic and picturesque aspects of his travels rather than scientific or political commentary. The book seeks to provide readers with a vivid and immersive experience of the landscapes, cultures, and customs of the regions visited.  The opening of the narrative introduces us to Taylor's maritime journey from Lübeck to Stockholm during a harsh winter. It vividly recounts the challenges faced on board the Swedish steamer, including a tragic incident involving a cabin-boy lost to the icy waters. As Taylor and his fellow passengers navigate through snow and storms, they reflect on their surroundings, including the solemnity of the frozen Baltic Sea and the stark beauty of the wintry landscapes. Taylor's interactions with diverse travelers, such as a jovial Pole and a composed Swede, set the stage for his reflections on northern culture, character, and the tenacity required to journey through such unforgiving weather. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aScandinavia -- Description and travel40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/25371  c66372d66372