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100 1 _aZincke, F. Barham
_q(Foster Barham),
_d1817-1893
245 1 2 _aA walk in the Grisons
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2023
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 _aRelease date is 2023-06-09
508 _aSusan Skinner and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"A Walk in the Grisons: Being a Third Month in Switzerland" by F. Barham Zincke is a travel narrative written in the mid-19th century. The book chronicles the author's experiences and observations during his travels in the Grisons region of Switzerland, as part of a larger series on Switzerland. Zincke aims to provide a detailed and vivid portrayal of the landscapes, cultural elements, and social conditions he encounters while exploring this elevated region. The opening of the work establishes Zincke's intention to present a continuous picture of his travels, emphasizing both the natural scenery and the human aspect of life in the Grisons. It begins with his arrival in Interlaken and outlines his preparations for the journey, including hiring a light porter, Henri Leuthold, to accompany him. Zincke reflects on the challenges of the weather, the characteristics of the land, and the hardworking nature of the local Swiss peasants committed to acquiring land and making the best use of their limited resources. This introductory segment sets the stage for a deeply personal and detailed exploration of the Swiss landscapes and the people inhabiting them, conveying a sense of appreciation for the natural world and insight into social dynamics. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cUnited Kingdom: Smith, Elder & Co., 1875
653 _aGraubünden (Switzerland) -- Description and travel
856 4 _uhttps://archive.org/details/walkingrisonsbei00zincuoft
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/70947
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