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100 1 _aRadcliffe, Ann Ward,
_d1764-1823
245 1 2 _aA Journey Made in the Summer of 1794, through Holland and the Western Frontier of Germany, with a Return Down the Rhine, Vol. 2 (of 2) :
_bTo Which Are Added Observations during a Tour to the Lakes of Lancashire, Westmoreland, and Cumberland; Second Edition
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2021
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aWikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Journey_Made_in_the_Summer_of_1794
500 _aRelease date is 2021-01-05
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 travelogue written in the late 18th century. This work recounts the author's travels through various European locations during a time of political turmoil and international conflict, specifically around the period of the French Revolutionary Wars. The narrative likely offers detailed observations on the landscapes, cities, and cultures encountered along the journey, as well as reflections on the social and political climates of the regions visited. The opening of the book introduces the city of Friburg, emphasizing its historical significance and the complications faced by the narrator and their party due to a misunderstanding with an Austrian officer regarding their travel documentation. The narrative paints a vivid picture of Friburg, using descriptive language to convey the architecture, local customs, and the mood of the inhabitants amid the chaos of war. The author also reflects on the feelings of longing for Switzerland as they endure bureaucratic hurdles, showcasing the contrast between their expectations of idyllic travel and the harsh realities they confront while journeying through Germany. This opening sets the stage for a reflective and adventurous exploration of 18th-century Europe, filled with rich descriptions and personal insights. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
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
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/64218
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