This edition had all images removed.
Title: Schetsen uit Amerika en Tafereelen uit Italië
Note: Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pictures_from_Italy
Note: Translation of American notes and Pictures from Italy.
Credits:
Produced by Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net/ for Project
Gutenberg.
Summary: "Schetsen uit Amerika en Tafereelen uit Italië" by Charles Dickens is a travelogue written in the mid-19th century. This work captures Dickens's observations and experiences as he travels, particularly focusing on his voyage to America and subsequent stay. The narrative offers a blend of humor and critical reflection on his surroundings, making it a rich commentary on both American and Italian societies during that era. At the start of the narrative, Dickens describes his departure aboard the Britannia, a steamship bound for Halifax and Boston. He humorously recounts his astonishment at the cramped conditions of his allocated cabin, which he deems less glamorous than he expected. Despite initial disappointments, the mood lightens as he interacts with fellow passengers and observes the bustling activity onboard, setting the stage for a vibrant recounting of his ocean journey and the various characters he will encounter. This opening not only establishes Dickens's characteristic wit but also foreshadows the contradictions and curiosities he will explore throughout his travels. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 56.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Author: Dickens, Charles, 1812-1870
Illustrator: Dalziel, Edward, 1817-1905
EBook No.: 47716
Published: Dec 20, 2014
Downloads: 263
Language: Dutch
Subject: Italy -- Description and travel
Subject: United States -- Description and travel
Subject: United States -- Social life and customs
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Italy, Vatican City, Malta
LoCC: History: America: United States
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Schetsen uit Amerika en Tafereelen uit Italië
Note: Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pictures_from_Italy
Note: Translation of American notes and Pictures from Italy.
Credits:
Produced by Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net/ for Project
Gutenberg.
Summary: "Schetsen uit Amerika en Tafereelen uit Italië" by Charles Dickens is a travelogue written in the mid-19th century. This work captures Dickens's observations and experiences as he travels, particularly focusing on his voyage to America and subsequent stay. The narrative offers a blend of humor and critical reflection on his surroundings, making it a rich commentary on both American and Italian societies during that era. At the start of the narrative, Dickens describes his departure aboard the Britannia, a steamship bound for Halifax and Boston. He humorously recounts his astonishment at the cramped conditions of his allocated cabin, which he deems less glamorous than he expected. Despite initial disappointments, the mood lightens as he interacts with fellow passengers and observes the bustling activity onboard, setting the stage for a vibrant recounting of his ocean journey and the various characters he will encounter. This opening not only establishes Dickens's characteristic wit but also foreshadows the contradictions and curiosities he will explore throughout his travels. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 56.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Author: Dickens, Charles, 1812-1870
Illustrator: Dalziel, Edward, 1817-1905
EBook No.: 47716
Published: Dec 20, 2014
Downloads: 263
Language: Dutch
Subject: Italy -- Description and travel
Subject: United States -- Description and travel
Subject: United States -- Social life and customs
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Italy, Vatican City, Malta
LoCC: History: America: United States
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.