000 02367cam a22003133u 4500
001 56829
003 UtSlPG
005 20260610134317.0
006 m
007 cr n
008 260607r2018||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d
040 _aUtSlPG
041 7 _aen
_2iso639-1
050 4 _aDC
100 1 _aYoung, Ernest,
_d1869-1952
245 1 0 _aPeeps at Many Lands: Corsica
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2018
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2018-03-24
508 _aProduced by Charlie Howard and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
520 _a"Peeps at Many Lands: Corsica" by Ernest Young is a travel guidebook written in the early 20th century. This work provides a detailed exploration of the island of Corsica, covering its geography, history, culture, and notable towns. Through the perspective of the author, who appears to be well-acquainted with the region, the reader is introduced to both the stunning natural landscapes and the rich, often tumultuous historical narrative of Corsica. The opening of the book presents a geographical overview of Corsica, describing its mountainous terrain and diverse ecosystems. Young explains how the island's physical characteristics contribute to its beauty and livability, detailing specific areas such as the unhealthy eastern plains and the lush mountains that offer respite during the hot summers. He sets the stage for the subsequent chapters that promise to delve into Corsican history, starting with its ancient settlement patterns and the impact of various invading powers throughout the centuries. The narrative establishes a vivid sense of place while hinting at the complex social dynamics that define the island, thus inviting readers to further explore Corsica’s captivating story. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aCorsica (France) -- Description and travel
700 1 _aNorbury, Edwin A.
_q(Edwin Arthur),
_d1849-1918
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/56829
999 _c97660
_d97660