Project Gutenberg 2013-12-14 Public domain in the USA. 341 Taine, Hippolyte 1828 1893 Taine, H. A. (Hippolyte Adolphe) Taine, Hippolyte Adolphe Graindorge, Frédéric-Thomas Graindorge, Frederic-Thomas Doré, Gustave 1832 1883 Dore, Gustave Doré, Louis Christophe Paul Gustave Doré, Louis Auguste Gustave Dorè, Gustave Fiske, John Safford 1837 1907 Fiske, J. Safford (John Safford) 04018598 Voyage aux Pyrénées. English A Tour Through the Pyrenees Produced by David Widger "A Tour Through the Pyrenees" by Hippolyte Taine is a travelogue written in the late 19th century. The work provides a detailed exploration of the Pyrenees region, emphasizing the author’s personal experiences and observations as he journeys through landscapes, towns, and natural wonders, while also delving into the culture and history of the area. At the start of the narrative, Taine introduces himself and the intent behind his journey, describing his travels from Royan to Bordeaux and beyond. He captures the beauty and turbulence of the river scenery with vivid imagery, reflecting on both the joy and the brutality of nature. The opening chapters illustrate his encounters with the environments and people of the regions he visits, showcasing the contrasts between natural landscapes and urban settings, while hinting at historical events and characters tied to the locales, such as the Mayor of Bayonne, Pé de Puyane, who is presented through anecdotes steeped in dramatic action and local lore. Taine’s tone blends admiration for nature’s beauty with a critical lens on humanity’s historical follies, effectively setting the stage for a rich and immersive travel experience. (This is an automatically generated summary.) file:///public/vhost/g/gutenberg/html/files/44429/44429-h/images/cover.jpg Reading ease score: 74.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Pyrenees -- Description and travel DC Text Browsing: History - General Browsing: Travel & Geography Category: Travel Writing 658220 2025-06-18T04:38:43.023034 text/html 652250 2024-10-23T20:56:38 text/html 247976265 2025-06-18T04:40:09.132164 application/epub+zip 247772678 2025-06-18T04:39:04.859946 application/epub+zip 341349 2025-06-18T04:38:49.121044 application/epub+zip 247759520 2025-06-18T04:40:49.948925 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 247538568 2025-06-18T04:39:37.418755 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 454513 2022-09-20T09:05:01.371171 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 472939 2025-06-18T04:38:36.202049 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 453215 2024-10-23T20:56:38 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18398 2025-06-18T04:40:50.779964 application/rdf+xml 14236 2025-06-18T04:38:49.383005 image/jpeg 2531 2025-06-18T04:38:49.248979 image/jpeg 233178511 2025-06-18T04:38:46.990044 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 fr.wikipedia fr.wikipedia en.wikipedia en.wikipedia