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100	1		_aLucy, Henry W., Sir _q(Henry William), _d1845-1924
245	1	0	_aFaces and Places
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2008
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2008-05-27
508			_aE-text prepared by Ruth Golding
520			_a"Faces and Places" by Sir Henry W. Lucy is a collection of observational essays and travel writing, likely written in the late 19th century. The work reflects on various individuals, events, and experiences the author encountered during his travels and journalistic career, offering a mix of humor and insight. The opening chapter introduces Colonel Fred Burnaby, recounting an adventurous balloon ascent that marks the beginning of a significant friendship. At the start of the book, the author describes his fateful meeting with Colonel Burnaby during a balloon launch at the Crystal Palace. The narrative captures the anticipation and excitement of the ascent, as well as the charming personalities present, particularly Burnaby’s adventurous spirit. Their camaraderie is established through the shared thrill of ballooning as they float over London, observing the landscape below and exchanging stories. The chapter sets the tone for an engaging collection that combines adventure, personal anecdotes, and reflections on society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aEssays
653			_aFrance -- Description and travel
653			_aEngland -- Description and travel
653			_aEnglish wit and humor
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/25624
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