Project Gutenberg 2012-09-08 Public domain in the USA. 528 Anderson, Isabel 1876 1948 15022269 The Spell of Belgium Produced by Greg Bergquist, Matthew Wheaton and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "The Spell of Belgium" by Isabel Anderson is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book explores the rich cultural heritage, defining historical moments, and the daily lives of the Belgian people during a significant period marked by the backdrop of war. Through the personal experiences of the author and her observations, it sheds light on the unique charm of Belgium, its architecture, art, traditions, and especially the resilience of its citizens. At the start of "The Spell of Belgium," the author introduces her experience of living in Brussels as the spouse of an American minister. The narrative begins with their arrival in Belgium, focusing on the excitement and the nuances of diplomatic life. The reader is drawn into vivid descriptions of the royal audience with the Belgian king and queen and the ceremonial aspects of their roles. Through the lens of the author's observations, we also catch glimpses of significant historical figures and events that have shaped the country, as well as an appreciation for Belgian culture amid the impact of war. The beginning establishes a personal connection and a sense of deep appreciation for the history and charm of Belgium. (This is an automatically generated summary.) file:///public/vhost/g/gutenberg/html/files/40713/40713-h/images/cover.jpg Reading ease score: 66.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Belgium DH Text Category: Travel Writing Category: History - European 710209 2025-09-16T12:49:35.197490 text/html 664583 2024-10-23T10:44:09 text/html 2954123 2025-09-16T12:49:45.871409 application/epub+zip 2961098 2025-09-16T12:49:37.420498 application/epub+zip 317173 2025-09-16T12:49:36.281483 application/epub+zip 3154318 2025-09-16T12:49:51.683401 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 3056155 2025-09-16T12:49:44.625450 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 457159 2022-09-18T15:59:42.317196 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 570531 2025-09-16T12:49:33.590530 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 550662 2024-10-23T10:44:09 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16082 2025-09-16T12:49:51.828386 application/rdf+xml 23646 2025-09-16T12:49:36.426480 image/jpeg 3443 2025-09-16T12:49:36.353480 image/jpeg 2855123 2025-09-16T12:49:35.394516 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