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_aDoyle, Richard, _d1824-1883 |
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_aThe Foreign Tour of Messrs. Brown, Jones and Robinson : _bBeing the History of What They Saw, and Did, in Belgium, Germany, Switzerland & Italy. |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2009 |
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_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2009-07-20 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced by Louise Hope | ||
| 520 | _a"The Foreign Tour of Messrs. Brown, Jones and Robinson" by Richard Doyle is a humorous travelogue and illustrated narrative written during the mid-19th century. The book follows the comedic adventures of three friends as they embark on a foreign tour through various European destinations including Belgium, Germany, Switzerland, and Italy. The narrative employs whimsical illustrations that enhance the storytelling, while the text offers satirical insights into the experiences encountered by the trio, reflecting the challenges and absurdities of travel during that time. The story centers around the characters of Brown, Jones, and Robinson, who each represent different aspects of British society. Their journey begins with a chaotic arrival in Ostend and proceeds through various misadventures, including mishaps with luggage, cultural misunderstandings, encounters with local customs, and comic interludes with other travelers. As they explore landmarks like the Rhine, Cologne Cathedral, and the picturesque landscapes of Italy, the trio's interactions reveal their unique personalities, from Robinson's seriousness to Jones's practicality and Brown's artistic flair. The book culminates in a reflection on the absurdities of travel, with the friends often finding themselves in ludicrous situations that highlight the contrasts between their expectations and the realities they encounter. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aEurope -- Description and travel | ||
| 653 | _aCaricatures and cartoons -- Great Britain | ||
| 653 | _aEnglish wit and humor, Pictorial | ||
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