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LoC No.: 01018406
Title: Wanderings through unknown Austria
Credits:
Produced by Sandra Eder 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.)
Summary: "Wanderings through Unknown Austria" by Randolph Llewellyn Hodgson is a travelogue written in the late 19th century. The work offers an engaging exploration of lesser-known parts of Austria, focusing on the beauty of its landscapes and historical sites, particularly the castle of Duino and its surroundings. The narrative combines personal anecdotes, historical context, and vivid descriptions of locations, making it ideal for readers interested in travel writing and the allure of unfamiliar places. At the start of the book, Hodgson introduces his inspiration to write about Austria, sparked by a conversation that emphasizes the region's overlooked beauty. The opening portion includes a detailed description of Duino Castle, perched on cliffs above the Adriatic Sea, where he captures its majesty and serene atmosphere while intertwining various legends associated with it. The author reflects on the castle's rich history, the lush gardens that surround it, and even hints at encounters with ghosts, adding a layer of intrigue and nostalgia to the narrative. Overall, the beginning sets the stage for a delightful journey through this picturesque and historically rich landscape. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 68.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Hodgson, Randolph Llewellyn
Illustrator: Thurn und Taxis, Marie, Princess, 1855-1934
EBook No.: 44461
Published: Dec 18, 2013
Downloads: 151
Language: English
Subject: Austria -- Description and travel
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Austria, Hungary, Czech Republic, Slovakia
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 01018406
Title: Wanderings through unknown Austria
Credits:
Produced by Sandra Eder 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.)
Summary: "Wanderings through Unknown Austria" by Randolph Llewellyn Hodgson is a travelogue written in the late 19th century. The work offers an engaging exploration of lesser-known parts of Austria, focusing on the beauty of its landscapes and historical sites, particularly the castle of Duino and its surroundings. The narrative combines personal anecdotes, historical context, and vivid descriptions of locations, making it ideal for readers interested in travel writing and the allure of unfamiliar places. At the start of the book, Hodgson introduces his inspiration to write about Austria, sparked by a conversation that emphasizes the region's overlooked beauty. The opening portion includes a detailed description of Duino Castle, perched on cliffs above the Adriatic Sea, where he captures its majesty and serene atmosphere while intertwining various legends associated with it. The author reflects on the castle's rich history, the lush gardens that surround it, and even hints at encounters with ghosts, adding a layer of intrigue and nostalgia to the narrative. Overall, the beginning sets the stage for a delightful journey through this picturesque and historically rich landscape. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 68.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Hodgson, Randolph Llewellyn
Illustrator: Thurn und Taxis, Marie, Princess, 1855-1934
EBook No.: 44461
Published: Dec 18, 2013
Downloads: 151
Language: English
Subject: Austria -- Description and travel
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Austria, Hungary, Czech Republic, Slovakia
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.