Abroad with the Jimmies by Lilian Bell
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"Abroad with the Jimmies" by Lilian Bell is a humorous travel narrative likely written during the late 19th century. The book chronicles the experiences of the author and her companions, the Jimmies (Mr. and Mrs. Jimmie), as they travel across Europe, indulging in leisure and adventure during their aimless outings. The narrative blends light-hearted anecdotes with insights into the cultural differences between Americans and Europeans, all while engaging readers with the dynamics
of friendship among the characters. The opening of "Abroad with the Jimmies" introduces us to the protagonist, who embarks on a journey through Europe with her sister and the vivacious Jimmie couple. The story begins on a houseboat at Henley, where the excitement of travel mingles with unexpected encounters with fellow Americans. The protagonist illustrates her relationship with her sister, Bee, who enjoys managing their escapades, and Jimmie, whose boisterous personality adds comic relief. As they navigate through social occasions and mishaps, their interactions highlight charming cultural observations and the nuances of American and English lifestyles. The narrative sets a delightful tone for the escapades to come, promising readers a charming exploration of friendship, travel, and the amusing mishaps that ensue. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Bell, Lilian, 1867-1929 |
|---|---|
| Title | Abroad with the Jimmies |
| Contents | Our house-boat at Henley -- Paris -- Strasburg and Baden-Baden -- Stuttgart, Nuremberg, and Bayreuth -- The Passion play -- Munich to the Achensee -- Dancing in the Austrian Tyrol -- Salzburg -- Ischl -- Vienna -- My first interview with Tolstoy -- At one of the Tolstoy receptions -- Shopping experiences. |
| Credits | Produced by Clare Boothby and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team. |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 77.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Europe -- Description and travel |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 12184 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-12184-0 |
| Release Date | Apr 1, 2004 |
| Last Update | Oct 28, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 716 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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