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100 1 _aLucas, E. V.
_q(Edward Verrall),
_d1868-1938
245 1 2 _aA Wanderer in Holland
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2005
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 2005-02-07
508 _aProduced by Juliet Sutherland, Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team.
520 _a"A Wanderer in Holland" by E.V. Lucas is a travelogue written in the early 20th century that explores the author's personal impressions of the Dutch landscape and culture through his experiences during three visits to the country. The narrative focuses on various Dutch cities and towns such as Rotterdam, Dordrecht, Delft, and Amsterdam, intertwining observations of local life, historical context, and notable artworks. The opening of the book introduces the reader to Rotterdam, revealing it as a bustling port city filled with commerce but lacking charm. Lucas describes his journey to the city, which is marked by the contrasts of the Dutch scenery, including canals, shipping traffic, and vibrant local life encapsulating Holland's essence. He reflects on the challenges of growing accustomed to the urban atmosphere of Rotterdam, sharing tales of his encounters with the people and local customs. The author captures the juxtaposition of admiration and critique for each place he visits, setting the stage for an intimate and insightful travel narrative filled with anecdotes and observations related to Dutch life, art, and culture. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aNetherlands -- Description and travel
653 _aArt, Dutch
700 1 _aMarshall, Herbert, R. W. S.,
_d1841-1913
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/14951
999 _c56339
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