Project Gutenberg 2004-02-01 Public domain in the USA. 123 Halsey, Francis W. (Francis Whiting) 1851 1919 Halsey, Francis Whiting Seeing Europe with Famous Authors, Volume 6 Germany, Austria-Hungary and Switzerland, part 2 Produced by Jayam Subramanian and PG Distributed Proofreaders "Seeing Europe with Famous Authors, Volume 6" by Francis W. Halsey is a collection of travel writings that focuses on various geographical and cultural facets of Europe, likely written in the late 19th century. This volume specifically explores destinations in Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Switzerland, featuring observations of Hungary's mineral baths, Austria's Adriatic ports, and the scenic allure of the Alps, among others. The text serves as an informative guide for those interested in the historical significance and natural beauty of these regions, enriched by the individual styles of the contributing authors. At the start of this anthology, the content introduces Hungary's rich resources and folk traditions, emphasizing its mineral baths and popular resorts, particularly Pöstyén, known for its hot mud baths. The narrative is enhanced by vivid descriptions of the landscape, detailing experiences available to visitors, such as rafting down the river Vág through picturesque scenery. Next, the discussion transitions to the cultural significance of the Gipsies in Hungarian society, highlighting their contributions to music and dance, followed by the introduction of Austria's Adriatic ports, which opens up a narrative filled with the historic and architectural marvels of various towns. This opening successfully sets the stage for a broader exploration of Europe’s diverse character, interspersed with travel advice and reflections on the regions’ cultural identities. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 62.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Germany -- Description and travel Switzerland -- Description and travel Austria -- Description and travel DB DD DQ Text Germany Browsing: History - General Browsing: Travel & Geography 350086 2025-06-20T18:43:16.992884 text/html 349993 349898 2024-11-05T08:20:14.406848 2023-10-05T08:29:07.468047 text/html text/html 225221 2025-06-20T18:43:34.825212 application/epub+zip 228347 2025-06-20T18:43:26.487779 application/epub+zip 206008 2025-06-20T18:43:21.212879 application/epub+zip 420044 2025-06-20T18:43:42.463243 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 404542 2025-06-20T18:43:33.970261 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 263815 2022-09-05T12:01:59.526567 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 326179 2025-06-20T18:43:16.496826 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 306418 2024-10-28T18:30:22 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 12924 2025-06-20T18:43:42.598187 application/rdf+xml 16483 2025-06-20T18:43:25.639747 image/jpeg 3622 2025-06-20T18:43:25.356761 image/jpeg 221202 2025-06-20T18:43:17.023835 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