Project Gutenberg 2018-03-24 Public domain in the USA. 176 Young, Ernest 1869 1952 Young, E. (Ernest) Norbury, Edwin A. (Edwin Arthur) 1849 1918 Norbury, E. A. Peeps at Many Lands: Corsica Produced by Charlie Howard and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "Peeps at Many Lands: Corsica" by Ernest Young is a travel guidebook written in the early 20th century. This work provides a detailed exploration of the island of Corsica, covering its geography, history, culture, and notable towns. Through the perspective of the author, who appears to be well-acquainted with the region, the reader is introduced to both the stunning natural landscapes and the rich, often tumultuous historical narrative of Corsica. The opening of the book presents a geographical overview of Corsica, describing its mountainous terrain and diverse ecosystems. Young explains how the island's physical characteristics contribute to its beauty and livability, detailing specific areas such as the unhealthy eastern plains and the lush mountains that offer respite during the hot summers. He sets the stage for the subsequent chapters that promise to delve into Corsican history, starting with its ancient settlement patterns and the impact of various invading powers throughout the centuries. The narrative establishes a vivid sense of place while hinting at the complex social dynamics that define the island, thus inviting readers to further explore Corsica’s captivating story. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 76.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Corsica (France) -- Description and travel DC Text Category: Travel Writing Category: History - Other 182576 2025-06-22T14:58:00.401946 text/html 177504 2018-03-24T15:51:52 text/html 1787662 2025-06-22T14:58:05.913984 application/epub+zip 1786408 2025-06-22T14:58:01.779929 application/epub+zip 149330 2025-06-22T14:58:00.999998 application/epub+zip 1836035 2025-06-22T14:58:09.036903 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1812003 2025-06-22T14:58:05.222939 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 180809 2022-08-25T14:50:57.941097 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 155236 2025-06-22T14:57:59.977982 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 155415 2018-03-24T15:51:48 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18689 2025-06-22T14:58:09.193920 application/rdf+xml 18331 2025-06-22T14:58:01.101971 image/jpeg 2841 2025-06-22T14:58:01.052995 image/jpeg 60817 2018-03-24T15:51:54 application/octet-stream application/zip 1594594 2018-03-24T15:51:54 application/octet-stream application/zip 1597424 2025-06-22T14:58:00.468936 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