Project Gutenberg 2014-02-14 Public domain in the USA. 365 Rooke, Octavius Humphreys, Henry Noel 1810 1879 Humphreys, H. Noel (Henry Noel) Humphreys, H. N. The Life of the Moselle From its source in the Vosges Mountains to its junction with the Rhine at Coblence Produced by Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net/ for Project Gutenberg (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries) "The Life of the Moselle" by Octavius Rooke is a descriptive travelogue written in the mid-19th century. This work takes readers on a tour of the Moselle River, detailing its picturesque landscapes and rich historical context, from its source in the Vosges Mountains to its confluence with the Rhine. Rooke aims to illuminate the river's beauty and cultural significance, contrasting it with the more famous Rhine River and inviting readers to appreciate its charms. The beginning of the narrative sets a contemplative tone as Rooke introduces the source of the Moselle, inviting readers to pause and reflect upon its serene origins. The author paints a vivid picture of the river's birth, describing the enchanting natural beauty surrounding the young stream, and draws upon poetic imagery to connect the river’s journey to themes of life, beauty, and history. He evokes a sense of nostalgia and tranquility, transitioning from the natural wonders to the historical tales associated with the region, thereby establishing a deep connection between the landscape and the rich tapestry of human history that unfolds along its banks. (This is an automatically generated summary.) file:///public/vhost/g/gutenberg/html/files/44913/44913-h/images/new-cover.jpg Reading ease score: 66.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Moselle River Valley DC Text Category: Travel Writing 496577 2025-08-18T08:36:08.386391 text/html 470834 2024-10-24T02:43:54 text/html 7547838 2025-08-18T08:36:21.360284 application/epub+zip 7544990 2025-08-18T08:36:12.077378 application/epub+zip 283330 2025-08-18T08:36:10.155365 application/epub+zip 7703264 2025-08-18T08:36:27.338262 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 7632784 2025-08-18T08:36:19.223281 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 353771 2022-09-20T13:47:29.997598 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 385038 2025-08-18T08:36:06.339420 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 365007 2024-10-24T02:43:54 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16474 2025-08-18T08:36:27.508242 application/rdf+xml 27997 2025-08-18T08:36:10.292310 image/jpeg 3085 2025-08-18T08:36:10.224322 image/jpeg 7160160 2025-08-18T08:36:08.639322 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