This edition had all images removed.
LoC No.: 08003435
Title:
La 628-E8
Comprenant en annexe le chapitre intégral "Balzac"
Note: Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/La_628-E8 Wikipedia page about this book: https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/La_628-E8
Contents: Le départ -- Bruxelles -- Chez les Belges -- Anvers -- En Hollande -- La faune des routes -- Bords du Rhin.
Credits:
Produced by Laura Natal Rodriguez and Marc D'Hooghe at
Free Literature (back online soon in an extended version,
also linking to free sources for education worldwide ...
MOOC's, educational materials,...) (Images generously made
available by the Internet Archive.)
Summary: "La 628-E8" by Octave Mirbeau is a fictional travelogue written in the late 19th century. The narrative follows the writer's experiences and reflections during an automobile journey across France, Belgium, Holland, and Germany, exploring not only the landscape but also the complex social dynamics and personal thoughts that arise throughout the trip. The book captures the intersection of modernity and tradition, as well as the author's commentary on progress and humanity. The opening of the work sets the stage for a journey that is both literal and metaphorical. The narrator expresses deep admiration for the automobile, which symbolizes freedom and exploration, allowing him to traverse diverse regions and interact with various people. He recounts a memorable stop in the town of Poligny, where he enjoys engaging conversations with local farmers who exhibit curiosity about the new technology while reflecting on their aspirations for education and social progress. The tone is contemplative, weaving together personal anecdotes and philosophical musings, highlighting the transformative power of travel and technology in understanding cultural identity and human connection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 81.4 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Author: Mirbeau, Octave, 1848-1917
EBook No.: 54528
Published: Apr 10, 2017
Downloads: 308
Language: French
Subject: Balzac, Honoré de, 1799-1850
Subject: Europe -- Description and travel
Subject: Automobile travel -- Europe
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 08003435
Title:
La 628-E8
Comprenant en annexe le chapitre intégral "Balzac"
Note: Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/La_628-E8 Wikipedia page about this book: https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/La_628-E8
Contents: Le départ -- Bruxelles -- Chez les Belges -- Anvers -- En Hollande -- La faune des routes -- Bords du Rhin.
Credits:
Produced by Laura Natal Rodriguez and Marc D'Hooghe at
Free Literature (back online soon in an extended version,
also linking to free sources for education worldwide ...
MOOC's, educational materials,...) (Images generously made
available by the Internet Archive.)
Summary: "La 628-E8" by Octave Mirbeau is a fictional travelogue written in the late 19th century. The narrative follows the writer's experiences and reflections during an automobile journey across France, Belgium, Holland, and Germany, exploring not only the landscape but also the complex social dynamics and personal thoughts that arise throughout the trip. The book captures the intersection of modernity and tradition, as well as the author's commentary on progress and humanity. The opening of the work sets the stage for a journey that is both literal and metaphorical. The narrator expresses deep admiration for the automobile, which symbolizes freedom and exploration, allowing him to traverse diverse regions and interact with various people. He recounts a memorable stop in the town of Poligny, where he enjoys engaging conversations with local farmers who exhibit curiosity about the new technology while reflecting on their aspirations for education and social progress. The tone is contemplative, weaving together personal anecdotes and philosophical musings, highlighting the transformative power of travel and technology in understanding cultural identity and human connection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 81.4 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Author: Mirbeau, Octave, 1848-1917
EBook No.: 54528
Published: Apr 10, 2017
Downloads: 308
Language: French
Subject: Balzac, Honoré de, 1799-1850
Subject: Europe -- Description and travel
Subject: Automobile travel -- Europe
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.