Project Gutenberg 2018-05-16 Public domain in the USA. 1398 Gerard, E. (Emily) 1849 1905 Gerard, Emily Laszowska, Jane Emily Gerard de The Land Beyond the Forest: Facts, Figures, and Fancies from Transylvania Produced by Susan Skinner and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by Cornell University Digital Collections) "The Land Beyond the Forest: Facts, Figures, and Fancies from Transylvania" by E. Gerard is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book offers insights into the geography, culture, and folk traditions of Transylvania, reflecting the author's personal experiences and observations during her time in the region as the wife of a military officer. It delves into the social dynamics of the diverse ethnic groups inhabiting Transylvania, particularly focusing on the unique Saxon culture and its historical significance. At the start of the work, the author shares her sentiments upon leaving Transylvania after a two-year residence, comparing her experience to that of Robinson Crusoe returning from a desert island. The narrative conveys a deep appreciation for the region's wild beauty and the peculiar charm of its inhabitants, alongside a contemplation of the changes brought about by modernity and industrialization. The opening sets the tone for a reflective exploration of the land, hinting at the themes of nostalgia, cultural heritage, and the gradual loss of the old-world allure that defines Transylvania. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 56.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Transylvania (Romania) -- Description and travel DB Text Category: Mythology, Legends & Folklore Category: Travel Writing Category: History - European 1039304 2025-08-22T15:41:54.196723 text/html 1040681 2018-05-16T10:08:40 text/html 5109752 2025-08-22T15:42:07.706616 application/epub+zip 5122195 2025-08-22T15:41:56.471667 application/epub+zip 455728 2025-08-22T15:41:55.197657 application/epub+zip 5256661 2025-08-22T15:42:16.297588 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 5175990 2025-08-22T15:42:06.406649 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 675015 2022-08-25T17:01:02.962702 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 911600 2025-08-22T15:41:52.578704 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 911641 2018-05-16T10:08:38 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18666 2025-08-22T15:42:16.446568 application/rdf+xml 9462 2025-08-22T15:41:55.332643 image/jpeg 2035 2025-08-22T15:41:55.265667 image/jpeg 358453 2018-05-16T10:08:42 application/octet-stream application/zip 4887556 2018-05-16T10:08:42 application/octet-stream application/zip 4898874 2025-08-22T15:41:54.404727 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