Project Gutenberg 2005-08-05 Public domain in the USA. 393 Piozzi, Hester Lynch 1741 1821 Thrale, Hester Lynch Piozzi, Hester Lynch Salusbury Thrale Observations and Reflections Made in the Course of a Journey through France, Italy, and Germany, Vol. 1 (of 2) Robert Connal, Mark Stewart and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team "Observations and Reflections Made in the Course of a Journey through France, Italy, and Germany" by Hester Lynch Piozzi is a travel narrative written in the late 18th century. This work recounts the author’s observations and experiences while traveling through various countries in Europe, particularly France, Italy, and Germany, highlighting cultural differences, personal reflections, and social commentary throughout her journey. The book offers readers an intimate glimpse into the landscapes, customs, and societal norms of the time, illuminating the author's insights and musings along the way. The opening of this narrative sets the stage for Piozzi’s reflective journey, beginning with her arrival in France from England. She grapples with the anticipation and realities of travel, noting how eagerness can diminish one's initial wonder. Through her eyes, we see the nuances of everyday life in places like Calais, where she addresses the locals, visits convents, and recounts her interactions with a Franciscan friar. As she continues through towns like Chantilly and observes the cultural idiosyncrasies of the French, she vividly describes the landscapes, local customs, and her contemplations about human nature and societal behaviors, establishing a tone of thoughtful observation that invites the reader to ponder alongside her. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 47.2 (College-level). Difficult to read. en Italy -- Description and travel Germany -- Description and travel France -- Description and travel Europe -- Description and travel D Text Germany Travel Category: Travel Writing 578444 2025-08-07T07:06:11.816986 text/html 589158 2021-06-23T01:29:48 text/html 371818 2025-08-07T07:06:23.168967 application/epub+zip 383649 2025-08-07T07:06:16.207999 application/epub+zip 305172 2025-08-07T07:06:14.606012 application/epub+zip 755139 2025-08-07T07:06:27.904916 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 750668 2025-08-07T07:06:22.012991 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 436471 2022-09-08T05:26:52.480365 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 519003 2025-08-07T07:06:10.939973 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 518603 2021-06-23T01:31:33 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 19535 2025-08-07T07:06:28.037895 application/rdf+xml 27643 2025-08-07T07:06:15.143046 image/jpeg 4904 2025-08-07T07:06:14.876989 image/jpeg 212677 2021-06-23T01:33:37 application/octet-stream application/zip 254518 2021-06-23T01:34:02 application/octet-stream application/zip 371611 2025-08-07T07:06:11.868989 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