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Title: Old Continental Towns
Contents: Rome -- Assisi -- Venice -- Perugia -- Florence -- Verona -- Seville -- Cordova -- Toledo -- Granada -- Oporto -- Poitiers -- Rouen -- Chartres -- Rheims -- Brughes -- Ghent -- Antwerp -- Amsterdam -- Cologne -- Heidelberg -- Nuremberg -- Wittenburg -- Prague -- Athens.
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Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was
produced from images available at The Internet Archive)
Summary: "Old Continental Towns" by Walter M. Gallichan is a historical travel narrative written in the late 19th century. The work explores various ancient and picturesque towns across Europe, delving into their rich histories, significant landmarks, and cultural heritage. Gallichan presents a reflective account of cities such as Rome, Assisi, and Venice, capturing both their grandeur and the deeper stories that link them to human experiences. At the start of the narrative, the author introduces Rome, portraying it as a city steeped in history with the solemn relics of its past civilizations. The opening describes the awe that strikes visitors as they encounter the city's ancient monuments, such as the Coliseum and St. Peter's Basilica, setting the tone for a journey through time. Gallichan reflects on the city's mythic beginnings, the reign of emperors, and the eventual decline of its power. The text subsequently hints at the architectural and artistic marvels that define Rome, laying a foundation for the vivid explorations of other towns that will follow throughout the book. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 69.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Gallichan, Walter M. (Walter Matthew), 1861-1946
EBook No.: 46251
Published: Jul 11, 2014
Downloads: 401
Language: English
Subject: Europe -- Description and travel
Subject: Cities and towns -- Europe
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Old Continental Towns
Contents: Rome -- Assisi -- Venice -- Perugia -- Florence -- Verona -- Seville -- Cordova -- Toledo -- Granada -- Oporto -- Poitiers -- Rouen -- Chartres -- Rheims -- Brughes -- Ghent -- Antwerp -- Amsterdam -- Cologne -- Heidelberg -- Nuremberg -- Wittenburg -- Prague -- Athens.
Credits:
Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was
produced from images available at The Internet Archive)
Summary: "Old Continental Towns" by Walter M. Gallichan is a historical travel narrative written in the late 19th century. The work explores various ancient and picturesque towns across Europe, delving into their rich histories, significant landmarks, and cultural heritage. Gallichan presents a reflective account of cities such as Rome, Assisi, and Venice, capturing both their grandeur and the deeper stories that link them to human experiences. At the start of the narrative, the author introduces Rome, portraying it as a city steeped in history with the solemn relics of its past civilizations. The opening describes the awe that strikes visitors as they encounter the city's ancient monuments, such as the Coliseum and St. Peter's Basilica, setting the tone for a journey through time. Gallichan reflects on the city's mythic beginnings, the reign of emperors, and the eventual decline of its power. The text subsequently hints at the architectural and artistic marvels that define Rome, laying a foundation for the vivid explorations of other towns that will follow throughout the book. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 69.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Gallichan, Walter M. (Walter Matthew), 1861-1946
EBook No.: 46251
Published: Jul 11, 2014
Downloads: 401
Language: English
Subject: Europe -- Description and travel
Subject: Cities and towns -- Europe
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.