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100 1 _aTaine, Hippolyte,
_d1828-1893
240 1 0 _aVoyage aux Pyrénées. English
245 1 2 _aA Tour Through the Pyrenees
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2013
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2013-12-14
508 _aProduced by David Widger
520 _a"A Tour Through the Pyrenees" by Hippolyte Taine is a travelogue written in the late 19th century. The work provides a detailed exploration of the Pyrenees region, emphasizing the author’s personal experiences and observations as he journeys through landscapes, towns, and natural wonders, while also delving into the culture and history of the area. At the start of the narrative, Taine introduces himself and the intent behind his journey, describing his travels from Royan to Bordeaux and beyond. He captures the beauty and turbulence of the river scenery with vivid imagery, reflecting on both the joy and the brutality of nature. The opening chapters illustrate his encounters with the environments and people of the regions he visits, showcasing the contrasts between natural landscapes and urban settings, while hinting at historical events and characters tied to the locales, such as the Mayor of Bayonne, Pé de Puyane, who is presented through anecdotes steeped in dramatic action and local lore. Taine’s tone blends admiration for nature’s beauty with a critical lens on humanity’s historical follies, effectively setting the stage for a rich and immersive travel experience. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aPyrenees -- Description and travel
700 1 _aDoré, Gustave,
_d1832-1883
700 1 _aFiske, John Safford,
_d1837-1907
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/44429
999 _c85268
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