Project Gutenberg 2014-08-26 Public domain in the USA. 734 Allen, Percy 1872 1959 Nash, Marjorie 1887 1980 Nash, Marjorie Isabel Agnes Allen, Percy, Mrs. Allen, Mrs. Percy Burgundy: The Splendid Duchy. Stories and Sketches in South Burgundy Produced by Matthias Grammel, Ann Jury and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Burgundy: The Splendid Duchy. Stories and Sketches in South Burgundy" by Percy Allen is a collection of travel narratives and historical sketches written in the early 20th century. The work explores the rich history, culture, and landscapes of South Burgundy, revealing the deeper significance of places often overshadowed by their sense of familiarity, particularly for English readers. The narrative highlights the transitions of power in the region from Roman civilization to the ducal rule, weaving in local legends and anecdotes about its inhabitants and their traditions. The opening of this volume introduces the village of St.-Léger-sous-Beuvray during a lively hiring fair known as Louée, where locals gather to make seasonal employment arrangements amid cheerful festivities. The atmosphere is vibrant, filled with sounds of celebration, colorful stalls, and engaging characters, from peasants seeking work to children delighting in the event. As the narrator observes the day's events, he hints at the historical and mythical significance of the nearby Mont Beuvray, alluding to its ancient origins and the legendary tales that envelop it, setting the stage for a deeper exploration of the complexities and charm of Burgundy as the journey unfolds. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 65.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Burgundy (France) -- Description and travel DC Text Category: Mythology, Legends & Folklore Category: Travel Writing Category: History - European 945853 2025-08-18T17:53:04.303057 text/html 914831 2024-10-24T10:13:58 text/html 6172483 2025-08-18T17:53:22.582016 application/epub+zip 6184554 2025-08-18T17:53:07.818102 application/epub+zip 380071 2025-08-18T17:53:05.925027 application/epub+zip 6443373 2025-08-18T17:53:31.543953 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 6441793 2025-08-18T17:53:20.725014 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 651854 2022-09-21T08:27:54.799200 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 678809 2025-08-18T17:53:01.356039 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 658667 2024-10-24T10:13:58 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17201 2025-08-18T17:53:31.732916 application/rdf+xml 15163 2025-08-18T17:53:06.152023 image/jpeg 2178 2025-08-18T17:53:06.042028 image/jpeg 5816908 2025-08-18T17:53:04.627044 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