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100 1 _aBallou, Maturin M.
_q(Maturin Murray),
_d1820-1895
245 1 0 _aDue North; or, Glimpses of Scandinavia and Russia
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2010
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2010-07-01
508 _aProduced by Julia Miller and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries)
520 _a"Due North; or, Glimpses of Scandinavia and Russia" by Maturin M. Ballou is a travel narrative written in the late 19th century. The work provides vivid descriptions of the author's journeys through Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and Russia, capturing both the landscapes and the cultural aspects of these northern regions. The author reflects on cities, historical sites, and local customs, as well as offering insights into the lives of the people he encounters. At the start of the narrative, the author lands in Copenhagen after a long journey across the Atlantic. He shares his initial impressions of the city, detailing its architecture, historical significance, and the pleasant demeanor of its inhabitants. As he explores the streets, he describes the blending of history and modernity, the beauty of Danish children, and the rich cultural institutions, such as the Thorwaldsen Museum. Ballou sets the stage for his exploration of Scandinavia and Russia by illustrating a sense of wonder and curiosity about the places he visits and the people he meets, inviting readers to join him on this enlightening travel experience. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aEurope, Northern -- Description and travel
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/33038
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