Project Gutenberg 2008-02-04 Public domain in the USA. 1675 Cook, Theodore Andrea 1867 1928 Cook, Sir Theodore Andrea Cook, T. A. (Theodore Andrea) Cook, Jane E. (Jane Elizabeth) 1836 1920 Cook, Jane Elizabeth James, Helen M. (Helen Mary) 1863 1900 James, H. M. James, M. Helen James, Helen Mary The Story of Rouen Mediæval town series E-text prepared by Susan Skinner, Linda Cantoni, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team "The Story of Rouen" by Theodore Andrea Cook is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book focuses on the rich and intricate history of the city of Rouen, detailing its architectural development and the socio-political changes it underwent over centuries. The narrative emphasizes how the character of the town has been shaped by its geography and the experiences of its citizens rather than solely by notable historical figures. The opening of the text sets the stage for a deep exploration of Rouen, beginning with an artistic depiction of the city, highlighting its canals, churches, and the significance of the Seine River. Cook discusses the physical layout of Rouen, describing the natural defenses that contributed to its historical importance. He contrasts the ancient architecture with modern developments, lamenting the loss of distinct characteristics over time. This section serves as an introduction to the broader narrative structure, which will connect various historical chapters of the city to the buildings and relics that define its legacy, aiming to engage both travelers and armchair historians alike. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 62.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Rouen (France) -- History Rouen (France) -- Description and travel DC Text France Mediæval Town Series Category: Travel Writing Category: History - European Category: Architecture 891047 2025-08-10T07:47:34.341882 text/html 890604 2008-02-04T12:10:15 text/html 6704386 2025-08-10T07:48:02.268267 application/epub+zip 5808113 2025-08-10T07:47:44.041908 application/epub+zip 409674 2025-08-10T07:47:36.220892 application/epub+zip 9179823 2025-08-10T07:48:10.493212 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 9095220 2025-08-10T07:47:53.558827 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 565313 2022-09-11T10:27:47.041921 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 755930 2025-08-10T07:47:32.363877 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 754336 2021-01-03T07:43:09 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 754388 2021-01-03T07:43:09 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 22267 2025-08-10T07:48:10.664186 application/rdf+xml 27186 2025-08-10T07:47:36.364857 image/jpeg 4101 2025-08-10T07:47:36.294849 image/jpeg 300115 2021-01-03T07:43:10 application/octet-stream application/zip 7297212 2021-01-03T07:43:10 application/octet-stream application/zip 299064 2021-01-03T07:43:10 application/octet-stream application/zip 7281028 2025-08-10T07:47:34.699914 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