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100 1 _aJandin, B. de
245 1 0 _aOm en door den Peloponnesus :
_bDe Aarde en haar Volken, 1909
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2008
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 2008-01-28
508 _aProduced by Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net/
520 _a"Om en door den Peloponnesus" by B. de Jandin is a travel narrative written in the late 19th century. This work recounts the author's experiences and observations as he travels through the Peloponnesian region of Greece, reflecting on both the natural beauty and the cultural history of the land. The narrative promises to offer insights into the contrasts of the ancient ruins and the contemporary life of the Greek people, providing a thoughtful exploration of Greece's past and present. The opening of the narrative describes the author's arrival in Athens and his subsequent decision to travel to the Peloponnesus after feeling disenchanted by the arid Attic landscape. He vividly paints his impressions of Athens, contrasting its grand historical ruins with the surrounding desolation. As he prepares for his journey, he highlights the local customs and the vibrant social atmosphere he encounters at a café and the bustling port of Piraeus. Setting off on the boat to Corinth, he shares his mixed emotions about the journey, observations of the people aboard, and the stark beauty of the Greek landscape, ultimately foreshadowing the rich experiences that await him in the Peloponnesian countryside. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aGreece -- Description and travel
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/24448
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