Project Gutenberg 2008-03-13 Public domain in the USA. 296 Freeman, Edward A. (Edward Augustus) 1823 1892 Freeman, E. A. (Edward Augustus) Freeman, Edward Augustus Hutton, William Holden 1860 1930 Hutton, W. H. (William Holden) Sketches of Travel in Normandy and Maine Produced by Julia Miller, Greg Bergquist and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) at http://gallica.bnf.fr) "Sketches of Travel in Normandy and Maine" by Edward A. Freeman is a collection of travel writings that offers historical and architectural insights into the regions of Normandy and Maine, likely written in the late 19th century. The text reflects Freeman's deep engagement with the history, architecture, and local culture tied to the Norman Conquest, positioning him as both a historian and a traveler. Freeman’s acute observations seek to illuminate the connections between the landscapes and historical events that shaped these regions, especially emphasizing their significance to English history. At the start of the work, Freeman discusses the appeal of Normandy to English travelers, emphasizing its cultural and historical ties to England. He contrasts the familiarity of Normandy with the distinctive qualities of other French regions, making a case for why understanding the history of this area is particularly accessible and relevant for English visitors. Freeman explores the architectural gems and the local lifestyle, fostering an appreciation for the enduring influence of the Norman legacy. The opening sets a tone of respectful admiration for both the beauty and historical importance of the landscapes he traversed, preparing the reader for a rich exploration of each site he later describes. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 71.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Normandy (France) -- Description and travel Maine (France) -- Description and travel Architecture -- France -- Normandy Architecture -- France -- Maine DC Text France Browsing: Architecture Browsing: History - General Browsing: Travel & Geography Category: Travel Writing Category: History - European Category: Architecture 453379 2025-06-10T09:48:13.686208 text/html 444000 2008-03-13T12:43:02 text/html; charset=iso-8859-1 1623813 2008-03-13T12:43:04 text/html; charset=iso-8859-1 application/zip 1745422 2025-06-10T09:48:27.055129 application/epub+zip 1747662 2025-06-10T09:48:19.310180 application/epub+zip 225959 2025-06-10T09:48:17.297181 application/epub+zip 1994225 2025-06-10T09:48:32.394108 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1937312 2025-06-10T09:48:25.283158 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 410199 2022-09-11T12:08:37.245683 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 369785 2025-06-10T09:48:12.523217 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 369325 2008-03-13T12:43:02 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 136215 2008-03-13T12:43:04 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 application/zip 369371 2008-03-13T12:43:02 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 136018 2008-03-13T12:43:04 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 22730 2025-06-10T09:48:32.559107 application/rdf+xml 17009 2025-06-10T09:48:17.902193 image/jpeg 3738 2025-06-10T09:48:17.601162 image/jpeg 1884904 2025-06-10T09:48:14.554165 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 en.wikipedia