Project Gutenberg 2014-04-03 Public domain in the USA. 236 Cooper, A. Heaton (Alfred Heaton) 1863 1929 Cooper, Alfred Heaton 08003993 The Norwegian Fjords Illustrated by the author. Produced by Al Haines "The Norwegian Fjords" by A. Heaton Cooper is a descriptive travelogue illustrated with art, written in the early 20th century. The book captures the natural beauty and cultural significance of Norway's fjords, detailing various regions and their unique characteristics. It aims to provide travelers with insights into both the scenic landscapes and the life of the local people who inhabit these areas. At the start of the book, the author vividly describes the experience of approaching the Norwegian coast at sunrise, detailing the breathtaking scenery of islands and distant mountains. The narrative introduces Bergen, the bustling metropolis of Western Norway, steeped in history from its founding in the 11th century through its connections to the Hanseatic League. Following this, the author embarks on a journey to the Hardanger Fjord, depicting the picturesque landscapes dotted with farms, fruit orchards, and the lifestyle of the local peasants, including their customs and industriousness in areas like boat-building and horticulture. Heaton Cooper aims to immerse the reader in the intimate charm of these regions while highlighting their natural and cultural richness. (This is an automatically generated summary.) file:///public/vhost/g/gutenberg/html/files/45311/45311-h/images/img-cover.jpg Reading ease score: 61.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Norway -- Description and travel DL Text Category: Travel Writing Category: Art 256371 2025-07-18T10:20:46.203232 text/html 223847 2024-10-24T04:54:43 text/html 8371818 2025-07-18T10:20:54.151229 application/epub+zip 8363432 2025-07-18T10:20:47.885228 application/epub+zip 134822 2025-07-18T10:20:46.795274 application/epub+zip 10503026 2025-07-18T10:20:58.645189 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 10479657 2025-07-18T10:20:52.523232 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 200720 2022-09-20T16:53:16.410715 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 201126 2025-07-18T10:20:45.482269 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 181402 2024-10-24T04:54:43 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16827 2025-07-18T10:20:58.790175 application/rdf+xml 18180 2025-07-18T10:20:46.899246 image/jpeg 2929 2025-07-18T10:20:46.847230 image/jpeg 8187994 2025-07-18T10:20:46.357343 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