Project Gutenberg 2004-01-01 Public domain in the USA. 195 Halsey, Francis W. (Francis Whiting) 1851 1919 Halsey, Francis Whiting Seeing Europe with Famous Authors, Volume 1 Great Britain and Ireland, part 1 Produced by Inka Weide and PG Distributed Proofreaders "Seeing Europe with Famous Authors, Volume 1" by Francis W. Halsey is a travel literature compilation created during the late 19th century. This collection aims to enhance the understanding and appreciation of Europe, particularly Great Britain and Ireland, through the eyes of renowned literary figures. Halsey curates a selection of writings that not only provide vivid descriptions of iconic landmarks but also delve into their historical and cultural significance, fostering a deeper connection for both seasoned travelers and those who yearn to visit. The opening of the volume presents a robust introduction detailing Halsey’s dual purpose: to both enrich the knowledge of experienced tourists and inspire those who have yet to travel. He emphasizes the importance of historical context while exploring significant locations, asserting that an American traveler will find greater meaning in Europe knowing the rich heritage from which they descend. This nuanced perspective underscores the value of literature as a key to understanding the locales being visited, promising readers both information and inspiration as they engage with the text. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 62.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Ireland -- Description and travel Great Britain -- Description and travel DA Text Category: Travel Writing 354467 2025-08-05T04:04:12.737874 text/html 354391 354303 2024-11-05T05:22:42.749022 2023-10-05T06:08:43.840504 text/html text/html 225577 2025-08-05T04:04:20.217825 application/epub+zip 230041 2025-08-05T04:04:16.061886 application/epub+zip 209033 2025-08-05T04:04:14.876941 application/epub+zip 421602 2025-08-05T04:04:23.279870 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 406204 2025-08-05T04:04:19.383915 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 386611 2022-09-05T08:37:11.132151 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 333069 2025-08-05T04:04:12.337909 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 313316 2024-10-28T17:53:51 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16745 2025-08-05T04:04:23.422857 application/rdf+xml 16531 2025-08-05T04:04:15.380889 image/jpeg 3615 2025-08-05T04:04:15.129861 image/jpeg 223286 2025-08-05T04:04:12.766856 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia