02360cam a22003013u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000530011324500760016626400510024230000470029333600260034033700260036633800360039250000310042850800800045952013630053953400450190265300510194785600430199899900170204135219UtSlPG20260610133814.0mcr n260607r2011||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7anl2iso639-1 4aDJ1 aDercksen, Jacobus Marinus Everhardus,d1825-188410aKorte beschrijving van Leiden: wegwijzer voor vreemdeling en stadgenoot 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2011  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2011-02-08  aProduced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at
http://www.pgdp.net  a"Korte beschrijving van Leiden: wegwijzer voor vreemdeling en stadgenoot" by Dercksen is a guidebook written in the late 19th century. The book aims to provide a thorough exploration of the city of Leiden, celebrating its rich history, historical significance, and contemporary attractions for both locals and visitors. It serves as a navigational tool through the city's landmarks, cultural sites, and educational institutions, with a focus on both statistics and anecdotal personal experiences.  The opening of this guidebook introduces Leiden through various perspectives, examining how individuals from different backgrounds define the city. It provides statistical facts about its size, population, and economic activities while highlighting the academic importance of the city as a home to a prestigious university. The text quickly shifts from mere statistical description to actively inviting the reader on a walk through Leiden, illustrating notable sites like the statue of Boerhaave and the botanical gardens, and emphasizing the interplay of history with the present-day experiences of its residents. The narrator not only describes famous sites but also reflects on the emotional and cultural significance of Leiden's landmarks, setting the tone for a personal and engaging journey through the city. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aLeiden (Netherlands) -- Description and travel40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/35219  c76064d76064