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100 1 _aDibdin, Thomas Frognall,
_d1776-1847
245 1 2 _aA Bibliographical, Antiquarian and Picturesque Tour in France and Germany, Volume One
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2005
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 _aRelease date is 2005-07-06
508 _aProduced by Robert Connal, Paul Ereaut and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net, from images generously made available by gallica (Bibliothèque nationale de France) at http://gallica.bnf.fr.
520 _a"A Bibliographical, Antiquarian and Picturesque Tour in France and Germany" by the Reverend Thomas Frognall Dibdin is a travelogue written in the early 19th century. This work offers a detailed exploration of various locations in France and Germany, with a focus on their historical significance, architecture, culture, and bibliographical treasures. Its vivid descriptions provide insights into the places Dibdin visits, capturing both the picturesque beauty of the landscapes and the intricacies of local life. The beginning of this tour recounts the author's arrival in Dieppe, where he describes the atmosphere of the port town, the tumult of arriving in a foreign land, and his first impressions of the scenery and local customs. Dibdin notably details the picturesque aspects of Dieppe, observing local fisheries and street life, which he finds both vibrant and amusing. He reflects on the differences between social behaviors in England and France, all while maintaining a sense of curiosity and enthusiasm for the antiquities he hopes to uncover on his journey. With an engaging narrative style, the opening sets the stage for further explorations of towns steeped in history and culture. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aBibliography
653 _aGermany -- Description and travel
653 _aFrance -- Description and travel
653 _aLibraries -- France
653 _aLibraries -- Germany
653 _aManuscripts -- France
653 _aManuscripts -- Germany
653 _aLiterary journeys -- France
653 _aLiterary journeys -- Germany
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/16224
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