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100 1 _aAnonymous
245 1 0 _aWandelingen door Belgiƫ :
_bDe Aarde en haar Volken, 1886
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 2005-11-17
508 _aProduced by Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net/
520 _a"Wandelingen door Belgiƫ" by Anonymous is a descriptive travelogue written in the late 19th century. The work invites the reader to explore the diverse regions of Belgium, particularly contrasting the tranquil beauty of Flanders with the industrious and tumultuous Walloon region. It offers vivid observations on the culture, industry, and the lives of the people in these areas, particularly focusing on miners and their harsh realities. The opening of the text establishes a stark contrast between the serene landscapes of Flanders and the industriousness of Wallonia, marked by the mining culture. The author introduces the reader to the hustle and bustle of the miners' lives, describing their struggles against nature and the perils of their trade in the coal mines. The narrative paints a bleak yet fascinating picture of the region, highlighting the relentless toil and the spirit of resilience among the miners, while simultaneously acknowledging the socio-economic challenges and dangers inherent in their labor. Through rich imagery and metaphors, the author sets the scene for a deeper exploration of these contrasting facets of Belgian life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aBelgium -- Description and travel
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/17082
999 _c58470
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