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_aRadcliffe, Ann Ward, _d1764-1823 |
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_aA Journey Made in the Summer of 1794, through Holland and the Western Frontier of Germany, with a Return Down the Rhine, Vol. 1 (of 2) : _bTo Which Are Added Observations during a Tour to the Lakes of Lancashire, Westmoreland, and Cumberland |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2020 |
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| 500 | _aWikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Journey_Made_in_the_Summer_of_1794 | ||
| 500 | _aRelease date is 2020-07-31 | ||
| 508 | _aE-text prepared by Delphine Lettau and the Distributed Proofreaders Canada team (http://www.pgdpcanada.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive https://archive.org | ||
| 520 | _a"A Journey Made in the Summer of 1794, through Holland and the Western Frontier of Germany" by Ann Radcliffe is a historical account written in the late 18th century. The book chronicles the author's travels through various regions in Europe, focusing on Holland and parts of Germany, providing observations and reflections on the local cultures, landscapes, and socio-political contexts. It aims to offer readers insights into the places visited, enhanced by personal narrative and detailed descriptions. The opening portion of the journey sets a descriptive tone as Radcliffe recounts her arrival at Helvoetsluys, a small town in Holland. She describes the geography, architecture, and the appearance of the inhabitants, painting a vivid picture of Dutch life in that era. The narrative captures the practicalities of travel during that time, illustrating the transition from the coast to the town, the arrival spectacle, and the uniqueness of Dutch customs, such as their distinctive clothing and the organization of their trade. As Radcliffe continues her observations, she emphasizes the ingenuity of the Dutch in their battle against the sea, highlighting the critical role of land reclamation and fortifications in protecting their livelihoods. This opening segment effectively immerses the reader in the sights and sounds of 18th-century Holland while establishing the author's reflective and observant tone. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
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| 653 | _aEurope -- Description and travel -- Early works to 1800 | ||
| 653 | _aRadcliffe, Ann Ward, 1764-1823 -- Travel -- Europe | ||
| 653 | _aLake District (England) -- Description and travel -- Early works to 1800 | ||
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