Wandelingen door België by Anonymous
"Wandelingen door België" by Anonymous is a detailed travelogue written in the late 19th century. The text serves as an exploration of the regions of Belgium, particularly focusing on the contrasts between the quiet beauty of Flanders and the bustling industrial landscape of Wallonia. The narrative highlights the rich history and cultural dynamics of the different populations residing in these areas. The opening portion of the book sets the stage for a
journey through Hainaut, emphasizing the stark differences between the tranquil, pastoral life in Flanders and the vigorous, relentless energy characterizing the Walloon coal mining regions. The narrator invites the reader to witness the struggles of the miners, painting vivid images of their hazardous work underground and the harsh conditions of modern industry. Through poetic descriptions, the text captures the resilience and robust character of the Walloon people who engage in a fierce battle against nature and the perilous circumstances of their labor, contrasting their lively temperament with the somber backdrop of their working environment. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Anonymous |
|---|---|
| Title |
Wandelingen door België De Aarde en haar Volken, 1886 |
| Note | Reading ease score: 48.0 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Jeroen Hellingman and the PG Distributed Proofreaders Team |
| Language | Dutch |
| LoC Class | DH: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Netherlands, Belgium, Luxemburg |
| Subject | Belgium -- Description and travel |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 15403 |
| Release Date | Mar 18, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 14, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 98 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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