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100 1 _aHome, Gordon,
_d1878-1969
245 1 0 _aNormandy: The Scenery & Romance of Its Ancient Towns, Part 3
246 1 _aNormandy: The Scenery and Romance of Its Ancient Towns, Part 3
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2004
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aIllustrated by the author.
500 _aRelease date is 2004-08-12
508 _aHTML version produced by David Widger from the text provided by Ted Garvin, Beth Trapaga and the Distributed Proofreading Team
520 _a"Normandy: The Scenery & Romance of Its Ancient Towns, Part 3" by Gordon Home is a travelogue written in the early 20th century that captures the essence of Normandy's historical towns and natural beauty. This book offers readers a picturesque exploration of Normandy, focusing on landmarks and lesser-known charms of the region, particularly the celebrated Mont St Michel and other towns such as Coutances and Bayeux. In this section of the book, Home vividly describes Mont St Michel, detailing its dramatic setting, architectural significance, and historical importance. He emphasizes the island’s enchanting beauty, recounting the approaches to the mount and the experience of visiting its storied buildings, such as the abbey. The narrative is rich with historical context, from the origins of Mont St Michel as a Roman shrine to its role during the Hundred Years' War. Home combines his observations of the local culture and landscapes, making recommendations for travelers to fully appreciate the enchanting character of each town while reflecting on their historical narratives that shaped the Normandy we see today. (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/8595
999 _c50577
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