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100 1 _aHedin, Sven Anders,
_d1865-1952
240 1 0 _aFrån pol till pol. Selections. English
245 1 0 _aFrom Pole to Pole: A Book for Young People
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2007
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _a"This translation of ... Från pol till pol has ... been abridged and edited for the use of English-speaking young people."
500 _aRelease date is 2007-02-28
508 _aE-text prepared by Susan Skinner, Janet Blenkinship, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
520 _a"From Pole to Pole: A Book for Young People" by Sven Anders Hedin is a travel narrative written in the early 20th century. This work aims to engage a younger audience with tales of adventure and exploration across diverse landscapes, from European cities to the far reaches of Asia. Likely rooted in the spirit of discovery characteristic of that era, it emphasizes both the natural beauty and cultural richness encountered on its journeys. The opening of the book sets the scene with the author's departure from Stockholm, detailing his journey by train to Berlin and beyond. Hedin describes the excitement of traveling by ferry across the Baltic Sea, the quaint landscapes of Northern Europe, and vividly portrays the bustling city of Berlin as the heart of Europe. As he ventures southwards, the narrative hints at historical reflections and the significance of the places encountered, including mentions of battle-scarred history and cultural landmarks. The prose paints a picture of a grand European adventure, laying the groundwork for further explorations into the mysteries of Persia, the enchanting landscapes of India, and the treasures of the East. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aVoyages and travels -- Juvenile literature
653 _aGeography -- Juvenile literature
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/20709
999 _c61944
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