02292cam a22003013u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000360011324500780014926400510022730000470027833600260032533700260035133800360037750000310041350802030044452011850064753400450183265300530187785600430193099900170197357168UtSlPG20260610134322.0mcr n260607r2018||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aDB1 aGerard, E.q(Emily),d1849-190514aThe Land Beyond the Forest: Facts, Figures, and Fancies from Transylvania 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2018  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2018-05-16  aProduced by Susan Skinner and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was
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University Digital Collections)  a"The Land Beyond the Forest: Facts, Figures, and Fancies from Transylvania" by E. Gerard is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book offers insights into the geography, culture, and folk traditions of Transylvania, reflecting the author's personal experiences and observations during her time in the region as the wife of a military officer. It delves into the social dynamics of the diverse ethnic groups inhabiting Transylvania, particularly focusing on the unique Saxon culture and its historical significance.  At the start of the work, the author shares her sentiments upon leaving Transylvania after a two-year residence, comparing her experience to that of Robinson Crusoe returning from a desert island. The narrative conveys a deep appreciation for the region's wild beauty and the peculiar charm of its inhabitants, alongside a contemplation of the changes brought about by modernity and industrialization. The opening sets the tone for a reflective exploration of the land, hinting at the themes of nostalgia, cultural heritage, and the gradual loss of the old-world allure that defines Transylvania. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aTransylvania (Romania) -- Description and travel40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/57168  c97999d97999