Le Tour du Monde; Mont Céleste by Various
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"Le Tour du Monde; Mont Céleste" by Various is a travelogue written in the early 20th century. This work is part of a collection originally published in "Le Tour du Monde," a journal dedicated to travel and exploration, and focuses specifically on the Central Asian region, particularly the Monts Célestes (Celestial Mountains). The narrative likely presents the experiences and adventures of the traveler as he encounters diverse cultures, stunning landscapes, and the
challenges of traversing such a rugged terrain, with characters such as the prince SCIPION BORGHÈSE who embarks on an expedition to the mountains. The opening of the travelogue introduces the main character's arrival in Tachkent, the capital of Turkestan, highlighting the mundane modern aspects of the city which contrast with the exotic landscapes expected in Central Asia. The traveler, along with his companions, prepares for their alpine adventure to the Celestial Mountains, discussing the unique characteristics of Tachkent and the fatigue endured during their journey. It sets the stage for the expedition, as they plan to travel over the mountainous terrain, encountering local customs and people along the way, all while grappling with the unpredictability of their journey. The mix of exploration, cultural observations, and personal anecdotes hints at a rich narrative filled with discoveries and challenges. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Various |
|---|---|
| Editor | Charton, Édouard, 1807-1890 |
| Title |
Le Tour du Monde; Mont Céleste Journal des voyages et des voyageurs; 2e Sem. 1905 |
| Credits |
Produced by Carlo Traverso, Christine P. Travers 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: 75.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | G: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation |
| Subject | Geography -- Pictorial works -- Periodicals |
| Subject | Voyages and travels -- Periodicals |
| Subject | Travelers -- Periodicals |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 30518 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-30518-9 |
| Release Date | Nov 21, 2009 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 447 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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