TY  - BOOK
AU  - Jackson,F.Hamilton
TI  - The Shores of the Adriatic: The Austrian Side, The Küstenlande, Istria, and Dalmatia
AV  - N 
PY  - 2009///
CY  - Salt Lake City, UT
PB  - Project Gutenberg
KW  - Art -- Istria (Croatia and Slovenia)
KW  - Architecture -- Istria (Croatia and Slovenia)
KW  - Art -- Croatia -- Dalmatia
KW  - Architecture -- Croatia -- Dalmatia
KW  - Istria (Croatia and Slovenia) -- Description and travel
KW  - Dalmatia (Croatia) -- Description and travel
KW  - Adriatic Sea
N1  - Release date is 2009-11-26; Produced by Thanks to, Marilynda Fraser-Cunliffe, and the
Online Distributed Proofreaders Europe Europe at
http://dp.rastko.net. ( This book was produced from scanned
images of public domain material from the Digital &
Multimedia Center, Michigan State University Libraries.); Original publication data not identified
N2  - "The Shores of the Adriatic" by F. Hamilton Jackson is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work is a comprehensive exploration of the Adriatic coastline, focusing particularly on the Austrian side, including regions like Küstenlande, Istria, and Dalmatia. The book provides extensive details about the natural features, historical significance, and cultural customs of these areas, likely appealing to readers interested in geography, history, and ethnography.  At the start of the volume, the author introduces the unique characteristics of the two shores of the Adriatic, noting their stark differences in topography and natural features. The introductory chapter provides a scientific overview of the geology and ecology of the region, including details about island formations, sea depth, and vegetation. Jackson also mentions the continuous process of land subsidence, archaeological findings, and the rich biodiversity of the area. The opening portion sets the stage for a detailed unraveling of the cultural narratives that ensue, promising insights into the interplay between the land and the varied historical influences shaping the identity of the Adriatic's communities. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
UR  - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/30548
ER  -