Project Gutenberg 2008-01-31 Public domain in the USA. 74 Groot, G. J. de Schetsen uit Napels en Omgeving De Aarde en haar Volken, 1909 Produced by Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net/ "Schetsen uit Napels en Omgeving" by G. J. de Groot is a travelogue written in the early 20th century. This book captures the vibrant essence of Naples and its surrounding areas, providing detailed observations on the culture, local customs, transport systems, and daily life of its inhabitants. It offers readers a rich tapestry of the author's experiences and insights into the peculiarities of life in this bustling Italian city. In this work, G. J. de Groot paints a lively picture of Naples, illustrating the chaotic yet endearing scenes that greet travelers at the train station, such as the blue-coated porters and the mob of eager cab drivers. The author discusses transportation options, such as horse-drawn carriages and rattling trams, each filled with a mix of characters from various walks of life. He captures the local enthusiasm for the lottery, the colorful cultural festivals dedicated to saints, and the leisurely bathing rituals of the residents. Through vivid descriptions of the people, places, and societal dynamics, de Groot not only documents the tangible aspects of Naples but also immerses readers in the lively spirit and traditions of its inhabitants, making it a thoroughly engaging read for those interested in travel literature or Italian culture. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 72.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. nl Italy -- Description and travel Naples (Italy) DG Text Category: Travel Writing 116102 2025-07-10T07:31:44.685696 text/html 110581 2008-01-31T13:07:18 text/html 963026 2025-07-10T07:31:51.450662 application/epub+zip 962247 2025-07-10T07:31:48.278751 application/epub+zip 109319 2025-07-10T07:31:46.801699 application/epub+zip 1074486 2025-07-10T07:31:53.573683 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1063649 2025-07-10T07:31:50.367673 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 198609 2022-09-11T10:14:18.193073 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 89757 2025-07-10T07:31:44.189721 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 89546 2008-01-31T13:07:16 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18401 2025-07-10T07:31:53.697663 application/rdf+xml 12926 2025-07-10T07:31:47.283698 image/jpeg 3079 2025-07-10T07:31:47.042687 image/jpeg 36836 2008-01-31T13:07:18 application/octet-stream application/zip 838250 2008-01-31T13:07:20 application/octet-stream application/zip 914457 2025-07-10T07:31:44.726716 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