Project Gutenberg 2004-04-01 Public domain in the USA. 312 Halsey, Francis W. (Francis Whiting) 1851 1919 Halsey, Francis Whiting Seeing Europe with Famous Authors, Volume 4 France and the Netherlands, Part 2 E-text prepared by the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team "Seeing Europe with Famous Authors, Volume 4" by Francis W. Halsey is a collection of literary travel essays, likely written during the early 20th century. This volume focuses on destinations across France and the Netherlands, featuring notable sites such as cathedrals, chateaux, and various scenic locales. The work compiles narratives and observations from famous authors, illuminating the rich cultural and historical landscapes of Europe through their unique perspectives. The opening of this volume introduces readers to a variety of authors and their essays on French landmarks. It begins with discussions of the Bayeux Cathedral and its famous tapestry, which chronicles the Norman Conquest, followed by H.A. Taine's observations about the Château of Henry IV at Pau, blending descriptions of architecture with historical anecdotes. The narrative then transitions to the stunning châteaux in the Loire Valley, as experienced by authors like Longfellow and Cook, capturing both the beauty of the landscapes and the historical significance of these grand structures. Overall, the beginning establishes a tone of exploration and appreciation for European heritage, inviting readers to immerse themselves in the stories behind these iconic locations. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 61.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en France -- Description and travel Netherlands -- Description and travel DC DJ Text Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches Category: Travel Writing 347770 2025-10-05T12:12:36.123356 text/html 347748 347637 2024-11-05T14:37:27.083330 2023-10-05T13:38:25.898605 text/html text/html 224517 2025-10-05T12:12:43.241318 application/epub+zip 228283 2025-10-05T12:12:39.332319 application/epub+zip 206956 2025-10-05T12:12:38.175344 application/epub+zip 438476 2025-10-05T12:12:46.526293 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 404830 2025-10-05T12:12:42.511366 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 386446 2022-09-06T17:40:40.829956 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 324427 2025-10-05T12:12:35.808328 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 304554 2024-10-28T18:57:58 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17395 2025-10-05T12:12:46.650292 application/rdf+xml 16459 2025-10-05T12:12:38.667323 image/jpeg 3627 2025-10-05T12:12:38.419346 image/jpeg 220462 2025-10-05T12:12:36.151353 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