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100 1 _aPiozzi, Hester Lynch,
_d1741-1821
245 1 0 _aObservations and Reflections Made in the Course of a Journey through France, Italy, and Germany, Vol. 1 (of 2)
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2005
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2005-08-05
508 _aRobert Connal, Mark Stewart and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
520 _a"Observations and Reflections Made in the Course of a Journey through France, Italy, and Germany" by Hester Lynch Piozzi is a travel narrative written in the late 18th century. This work recounts the author’s observations and experiences while traveling through various countries in Europe, particularly France, Italy, and Germany, highlighting cultural differences, personal reflections, and social commentary throughout her journey. The book offers readers an intimate glimpse into the landscapes, customs, and societal norms of the time, illuminating the author's insights and musings along the way. The opening of this narrative sets the stage for Piozzi’s reflective journey, beginning with her arrival in France from England. She grapples with the anticipation and realities of travel, noting how eagerness can diminish one's initial wonder. Through her eyes, we see the nuances of everyday life in places like Calais, where she addresses the locals, visits convents, and recounts her interactions with a Franciscan friar. As she continues through towns like Chantilly and observes the cultural idiosyncrasies of the French, she vividly describes the landscapes, local customs, and her contemplations about human nature and societal behaviors, establishing a tone of thoughtful observation that invites the reader to ponder alongside her. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aItaly -- Description and travel
653 _aGermany -- Description and travel
653 _aFrance -- Description and travel
653 _aEurope -- Description and travel
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/16445
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