Sketches in Holland and Scandinavia by Augustus J. C. Hare
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"Sketches in Holland and Scandinavia" by Augustus J. C. Hare is a travelogue written in the late 19th century. This work compiles the author’s impressions and experiences from his tours through Holland, Denmark, Sweden, and Norway. The text captures the charm, history, and landscapes of these regions, inviting readers to share in Hare's delightful adventures and observations. The opening of the journey begins with Hare arriving in the bustling city of Breda
in Holland. He describes the initial landscape as pleasantly average, contrasting with his expectations of picturesque Dutch scenery. He recounts his experiences at a local inn, the town's unique architecture, and a visit to a notable Protestant church filled with historical remnants, displaying both the beauty and the decay of Dutch artistic heritage. Hare shares a blend of personal anecdotes and observations about local customs, cuisine, and historical sites, setting the tone for what promises to be an engaging exploration of the cultural and scenic riches of Northern Europe. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Hare, Augustus J. C. (Augustus John Cuthbert), 1834-1903 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 04000670 |
| Title | Sketches in Holland and Scandinavia |
| Credits |
Produced by Fiona Holmes, MFR and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 63.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | D: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere |
| Subject | Scandinavia -- Description and travel |
| Subject | Netherlands -- Description and travel |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 62403 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-62403-7 |
| Release Date | Jun 15, 2020 |
| Last Update | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 486 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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