Project Gutenberg 2010-07-03 Public domain in the USA. 90 Pimentel, Alberto 1849 1925 Pimentel, Alberto Augusto de Almeida Chronicas de Viagem E-text prepared by Pedro Saborano "Chronicas de Viagem" by Alberto Pimentel is a collection of travel essays written in the late 19th century. The work captures the author's reflections and observations of various locations in Portugal, including Caldas da Rainha and Nazareth, as he immerses himself in the culture and experiences of each place. Pimentel's writing vividly portrays the idiosyncrasies of society, the landscapes he encounters, and the peculiarities of his fellow travelers, establishing a sense of nostalgia and wit. At the start of the narrative, the author arrives in Caldas da Rainha, a popular spa town, describing the bustling scene filled with travelers, particularly a mix of local Portuguese and Spaniards. He humorously details the rituals surrounding the therapeutic waters, noting the behaviors and appearances of the townspeople who partake in the healing waters—comparing them to eager pilgrims at a holy shrine. This opening sets the tone for a travelogue rich with observations of daily life and character, as Pimentel engages with both the beauty and absurdity of the social milieu he encounters. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 53.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. pt Portugal -- Description and travel DP Text Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches Category: Travel Writing 164804 2025-08-13T11:17:56.857149 text/html 158193 2010-07-03T14:21:03 text/html 140310 2025-08-13T11:18:03.136067 application/epub+zip 142911 2025-08-13T11:17:59.646127 application/epub+zip 126226 2025-08-13T11:17:58.501099 application/epub+zip 277719 2025-08-13T11:18:05.695087 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 262430 2025-08-13T11:18:02.438098 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 237486 2022-09-15T07:47:08.775926 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 146414 2025-08-13T11:17:56.260165 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 144228 2010-07-03T14:16:47 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18075 2025-08-13T11:18:05.817109 application/rdf+xml 14672 2025-08-13T11:17:58.995089 image/jpeg 3651 2025-08-13T11:17:58.743125 image/jpeg 58219 2010-07-03T14:16:47 application/octet-stream application/zip 61666 2010-07-03T14:22:23 application/octet-stream application/zip 140153 2025-08-13T11:17:56.872153 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 pt.wikipedia