02331cam a22003253u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000100010610000430011624500120015926400510017130000470022233600260026933700260029533800360032150000310035750801670038852011980055553400450175365300370179865300480183565300620188385600430194599900170198840182UtSlPG20260610133923.0mcr n260607r2012||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aes2iso639-1 4aDaDR1 aBlasco Ibáñez, Vicente,d1867-192810aOriente 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2012  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2012-07-09  aProduced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was
produced from images available at The Internet Archive)  a"Oriente" by Vicente Blasco Ibáñez is a travel narrative written in the early 20th century. The work presumably explores the cultural and social landscapes of various locations, possibly reflecting on tourism and health resorts, particularly in Vichy, France. Given the commentary on the cosmopolitan nature of Vichy and its therapeutic waters, the narrative likely delves into the experiences of diverse characters interacting in this unique setting.  The opening of "Oriente" introduces readers to the bustling scene in Vichy, where a mix of nationalities and cultures converges due to the popularity of its healing waters. The narrator recounts their observations of various visitors—ranging from the impervious, methodical Europeans to exotic figures like Indians and Egyptians—who are all drawn to the springs for different reasons, including health and socialization. As the narrative unfolds, it paints a vivid picture of people engaging in leisurely pursuits, contrasted against their ailments, highlighting the transformative power of location on individual narratives and societal connections in a seemingly therapeutic paradise. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aEurope -- Description and travel  aIstanbul (Turkey) -- Description and travel  aBlasco Ibáñez, Vicente, 1867-1928 -- Travel -- Europe40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/40182  c81021d81021