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100 1 _aHome, Gordon,
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245 1 0 _aNormandy: The Scenery & Romance of Its Ancient Towns, Complete
246 1 _aNormandy: The Scenery and Romance of Its Ancient Towns, Complete
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2004
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aIllustrated by Gordon Home
500 _aRelease date is 2004-08-12
508 _aTed Garvin, Beth Trapaga, David Widger, and the Distributed Proofreading Team
520 _a"Normandy: The Scenery & Romance of Its Ancient Towns, Complete" by Gordon Home is a descriptive travelogue written in the early 20th century. The work aims to transport readers to the picturesque landscapes and historic sites of Normandy, France, providing insights into its towns, architecture, and scenic routes rather than serving as a conventional travel guide. At the start of the book, the author sets the stage with a preface that emphasizes the intention behind the work: to evoke a vivid impression of Normandy through illustrations and rich descriptions. The opening chapters explore the distinctive features of the Normandy region, from its fascinating architecture and rural charm to its history intertwined with England. Home paints a picture of the landscape featuring quaint villages, gothic churches, and historical ruins, demonstrating a connection to both Norman and English heritage, thus highlighting the beauty and romance embedded in the ancient towns he describes. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aNormandy (France) -- Description and travel
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/8505
999 _c50487
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