Project Gutenberg 2006-03-30 Public domain in the USA. 212 Blackburn, Henry 1830 1897 Normandy Picturesque E-text prepared by Carlo Traverso, Janet Blenkinship, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreaders Europe (http://dp.rastko.net/) from page images generously made available by Bibliothèque nationale de France (http://gallica.bnf.fr/) "Normandy Picturesque" by Henry Blackburn is a travelogue written in the late 19th century. This work provides vivid descriptions of the landscapes, architecture, and culture of Normandy, highlighting the enduring charm of its towns and the rich history that permeates the region. With insightful commentary, Blackburn shares his observations as he embarks on a provincial tour to showcase the picturesque qualities and accessibility of Normandy for travelers, particularly from England. At the start of the travelogue, Blackburn reflects on the allure that compels English travelers to seek foreign lands, suggesting that Normandy offers a delightful compromise with its familiar landscapes and cultural ties. He emphasizes the unique character of the region, characterized by its medieval architecture, rustic towns, and the warmth of the local populace. In his opening chapters, he introduces Pont Audemer and Lisieux, passionately depicting their charming streets, traditional customs, and the picturesque scenery that enhances their appeal as destinations for both leisure and artistic inspiration. The writer's intention seems to be not only to guide travelers but also to evoke a sense of appreciation for the beauty and history that Normandy embodies. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 54.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Normandy (France) -- Description and travel DC Text Category: Travel Writing 365681 2025-08-07T14:10:29.949565 text/html 370501 2006-03-30T15:23:36 text/html 637069 2025-08-07T14:10:38.895563 application/epub+zip 638913 2025-08-07T14:10:33.213581 application/epub+zip 205444 2025-08-07T14:10:31.833529 application/epub+zip 819209 2025-08-07T14:10:42.845508 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 779257 2025-08-07T14:10:37.881511 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 342236 2022-09-08T14:33:47.546856 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 304704 2025-08-07T14:10:28.964086 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 304057 2020-12-13T19:59:12 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 304087 2020-12-13T19:59:12 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 19675 2025-08-07T14:10:43.014476 application/rdf+xml 14585 2025-08-07T14:10:32.350532 image/jpeg 3774 2025-08-07T14:10:32.092528 image/jpeg 120236 2020-12-13T19:59:12 application/octet-stream application/zip 534120 2020-12-13T19:59:12 application/octet-stream application/zip 119992 2020-12-13T19:59:12 application/octet-stream application/zip 623801 2025-08-07T14:10:30.034605 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