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"A Bibliographical, Antiquarian and Picturesque Tour in France and Germany" by the Reverend Thomas Frognall Dibdin is an antiquarian travelogue written in the early 19th century. The work provides a vivid description of the author's travels through various parts of France and Germany, focusing particularly on the architectural beauty, public libraries, and rare printed books he encounters along the way. This exploration is enriched by a detailed examination of both popular sites
and the scholarly treasures that lie beneath the surface of these nations' histories. The opening of the book sets the stage for a leisurely yet insightful journey through Paris, where Dibdin describes the bustling boulevards, public buildings, and various aspects of street life. He paints a lively picture of Parisian culture, highlighting its vibrant atmosphere, diverse public spaces like the Tuileries Gardens and Champs Elysées, and the intricate architecture of notable buildings such as the Louvre and Notre Dame. Dibdin’s observations hint at both admiration and comparison between Paris and London, reflecting on each city's unique attributes while navigating the quotidian scenes and experiences that mark life in 1818 Paris. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Dibdin, Thomas Frognall, 1776-1847 |
|---|---|
| Title | A Bibliographical, Antiquarian and Picturesque Tour in France and Germany, Volume Two |
| Credits |
Produced by Robert Connal, Paul Ereaut and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) at gallica.bnf.fr) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 70.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | Z: Bibliography, Library science |
| Subject | Bibliography |
| Subject | Germany -- Description and travel |
| Subject | France -- Description and travel |
| Subject | Libraries -- France |
| Subject | Libraries -- Germany |
| Subject | Manuscripts -- France |
| Subject | Manuscripts -- Germany |
| Subject | Literary journeys -- France |
| Subject | Literary journeys -- Germany |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 17107 |
| Release Date | Nov 19, 2005 |
| Last Update | Dec 13, 2020 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 1071 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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