02149cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003701000130007804000110009104100170010205000070011910000510012624500250017726400510020230000470025333600260030033700260032633800360035250000310038850000310041950800260045052012340047653400450171065300370175585600430179245311UtSlPG20260610134035.0mcr n260607r2014||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  a08003993  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aDL1 aCooper, A. Heatonq(Alfred Heaton),d1863-192914aThe Norwegian Fjords 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2014  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aIllustrated by the author.  aRelease date is 2014-04-03  aProduced by Al Haines  a"The Norwegian Fjords" by A. Heaton Cooper is a descriptive travelogue illustrated with art, written in the early 20th century. The book captures the natural beauty and cultural significance of Norway's fjords, detailing various regions and their unique characteristics. It aims to provide travelers with insights into both the scenic landscapes and the life of the local people who inhabit these areas.  At the start of the book, the author vividly describes the experience of approaching the Norwegian coast at sunrise, detailing the breathtaking scenery of islands and distant mountains. The narrative introduces Bergen, the bustling metropolis of Western Norway, steeped in history from its founding in the 11th century through its connections to the Hanseatic League. Following this, the author embarks on a journey to the Hardanger Fjord, depicting the picturesque landscapes dotted with farms, fruit orchards, and the lifestyle of the local peasants, including their customs and industriousness in areas like boat-building and horticulture. Heaton Cooper aims to immerse the reader in the intimate charm of these regions while highlighting their natural and cultural richness. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aNorway -- Description and travel40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/45311