TY  - BOOK
AU  - Various
AU  - Charton,Édouard
TI  - Le Tour du Monde; Île d'Elbe: Journal des voyages et des voyageurs;  2. sem. 1905
AV  - G 
PY  - 2009///
CY  - Salt Lake City, UT
PB  - Project Gutenberg
KW  - Geography -- Pictorial works -- Periodicals
KW  - Voyages and travels -- Periodicals
KW  - Travelers -- Periodicals
N1  - Release date is 2009-07-29; Produced by Carlo Traverso, Christine P. Travers and the
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N2  - "Le Tour du Monde; Île d'Elbe" by Various is a travelogue written in the early 20th century. This publication is a compilation from the journal "Le Tour du Monde," focusing specifically on the intriguing history and experiences associated with the island of Elba. The text likely presents both an exploration of its geographical beauty and a recounting of its historical significance, particularly its connection to Napoleon Bonaparte.  The opening of the travelogue introduces readers to Elba, a Mediterranean island steeped in history. It describes the journey to Porto-Ferraio, the island's main town, detailing its picturesque landscapes and historical landmarks linked to Napoleon's brief reign there. The narrative emphasizes the contrast between Elba's past, marked by foreign conquests and conflicts, and its present state, which is quieter yet still rich in cultural identity. The author reflects on the remnants of the past, including Napoleon's presence, while lacing personal observations of local life and traditions throughout the island. As the journey unfolds, readers are invited to explore the intertwining of history, geography, and human experience in this encapsulated realm of the Mediterranean. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
UR  - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/29537
ER  -