Project Gutenberg 2004-05-01 Public domain in the USA. 185 Halsey, Francis W. (Francis Whiting) 1851 1919 Halsey, Francis Whiting Seeing Europe with Famous Authors, Volume 5 Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Switzerland, Part 1 E-text prepared by Sander van Rijnswou and Project Gutenberg Distributed Proofreaders "Seeing Europe with Famous Authors, Volume 5" by Francis W. Halsey is a collection of travel writings written in the early 20th century, specifically around the time of World War I. This volume primarily explores the regions of Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Switzerland, combining historical accounts with personal reflections from various well-known authors. Likely, the book aims to bring to life the cultural and historical richness of these countries as experienced through the eyes of famous literary figures. The opening of the text sets the scene for a journey through these captivating regions by introducing various routes into Germany and highlighting its historical evolution, referencing historical figures like Julius Caesar and Charlemagne, as well as the enduring legacy of cities such as Nuremberg and Cologne. Halsey presents brief yet vivid descriptions of various locations along the Rhine River, touching on significant landmarks, cultural history, and the interplay between nature and mankind. As the reader progresses, they encounter both the enchantment of the landscapes and the solemnity of historical events that have shaped the region. Through this introductory portion, Halsey invites readers to appreciate the beauty and complexity of these European regions through an engaging narrative filled with insights from esteemed authors. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 62.9 (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 Category: Travel Writing Category: History - European 368328 2025-07-05T14:34:09.951494 text/html 339684 2024-10-28T19:28:26 text/html 894577 2025-07-05T14:34:18.522947 application/epub+zip 899808 2025-07-05T14:34:13.789497 application/epub+zip 214400 2025-07-05T14:34:12.216464 application/epub+zip 664120 2025-07-05T14:34:22.208920 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 624514 2025-07-05T14:34:17.390986 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 274550 2022-09-06T20:30:44.991577 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 331844 2023-10-06T05:18:41.649672 text/plain 311930 2024-10-28T19:28:26 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16962 2025-07-05T14:34:22.326940 application/rdf+xml 16495 2025-07-05T14:34:12.725465 image/jpeg 3627 2025-07-05T14:34:12.468493 image/jpeg 890300 2025-07-05T14:34:10.041539 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