02367cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000300011324500330014326400510017630000470022733600260027433700260030033800360032650000310036250802060039352012520059953400450185165300470189670000500194385600430199399900170203656829UtSlPG20260610134317.0mcr n260607r2018||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aDC1 aYoung, Ernest,d1869-195210aPeeps at Many Lands: Corsica 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2018  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2018-03-24  aProduced by Charlie Howard and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was
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Internet Archive/American Libraries.)  a"Peeps at Many Lands: Corsica" by Ernest Young is a travel guidebook written in the early 20th century. This work provides a detailed exploration of the island of Corsica, covering its geography, history, culture, and notable towns. Through the perspective of the author, who appears to be well-acquainted with the region, the reader is introduced to both the stunning natural landscapes and the rich, often tumultuous historical narrative of Corsica.  The opening of the book presents a geographical overview of Corsica, describing its mountainous terrain and diverse ecosystems. Young explains how the island's physical characteristics contribute to its beauty and livability, detailing specific areas such as the unhealthy eastern plains and the lush mountains that offer respite during the hot summers. He sets the stage for the subsequent chapters that promise to delve into Corsican history, starting with its ancient settlement patterns and the impact of various invading powers throughout the centuries. The narrative establishes a vivid sense of place while hinting at the complex social dynamics that define the island, thus inviting readers to further explore Corsica’s captivating story. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aCorsica (France) -- Description and travel1 aNorbury, Edwin A.q(Edwin Arthur),d1849-191840uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/56829  c97660d97660