02480cam a22003373u 4500 47213 UtSlPG 20260610134102.0 m cr n 260607r2014||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 04002392 UtSlPG en iso639-1 D Dodge, Walter Phelps, 1869-1931 As the Crow Flies: From Corsica to Charing Cross Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2014 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2014-10-28 Produced by Chris Curnow, Emmy and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "As the Crow Flies: From Corsica to Charing Cross" by Walter Phelps Dodge is a travel narrative written in the late 19th century. The book captures the author's experiences and reflections as he journeys through various picturesque locales, including Corsica, the Riviera, and various destinations in England, presenting a blend of humor and keen observation. Dodge appears eager to share his personal impressions of these places, their cultures, and their people, framing his adventures against the backdrop of late Victorian travel. At the start of the narrative, the author recounts his somewhat tumultuous journey from Nice to Bastia, Corsica, highlighting the discomforts of travel by sea and the unsatisfactory accommodations upon arrival. Despite the unappealing food and dreary hotel conditions, Dodge is drawn to the local atmosphere, detailing his observations about the town's architecture, its historical ties to Napoleon, and the peculiar customs of the Corsican people, particularly the longstanding tradition of vendetta. His reflections reveal a blend of appreciation for the beauty of the landscape and a critical eye toward the quaint yet rugged lifestyle of Corsica, setting the stage for further exploration in the chapters to come. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Italy -- Description and travel France -- Description and travel England -- Description and travel https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/47213 88052 88052