De Pontoise à Stamboul by Edmond About
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"De Pontoise à Stamboul" by Edmond About is a travel narrative written in the late 19th century. The book recounts the author's adventurous journey from Pontoise, France, to Istanbul, Turkey, highlighting the experiences and encounters along the way. The narrative is likely infused with social commentary, as it explores various cultures and places visited during the trip. At the start of the narrative, the author reflects on his recent journey that took
him from the banks of the Oise River to Istanbul within a remarkably short span. He sets the scene with excitement and wonder, discussing the rapid travel arrangements made by a wealthy banker friend and the various dignitaries invited for a luxurious inauguration of a new sleeping car service. The author vividly describes his experiences traveling through Europe, the remarkable comforts of modern train travel, and the captivating characters he meets, all while painting a portrait of the landscapes and cultures encountered along the route. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | About, Edmond, 1828-1885 |
|---|---|
| Title | De Pontoise à Stamboul |
| Original Publication | France: Hachette,1884. |
| Contents | De Pontoise à Stamboul -- Le grain de plomb -- Dans les ruines -- Les œufs de Pâques -- Le jardin de mon grand-père -- Au petit Trianon -- Quatre discours. |
| Credits | Laurent Vogel and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Books project.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 72.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | Balkan Peninsula -- Description and travel |
| Subject | Istanbul (Turkey) -- Description and travel |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 69794 |
| Release Date | Jan 14, 2023 |
| Last Update | Oct 19, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 449 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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