Project Gutenberg 2018-06-17 Public domain in the USA. 136 Freund, Erich Streifzüge im Süden: Reiseskizzen aus Italien und Tunis Produced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "Streifzüge im Süden: Reiseskizzen aus Italien und Tunis" by Erich Freund is a collection of travel sketches written in the late 19th century. The work captures the author’s observations and experiences as he explores various regions of Italy and Tunisia, focusing on cultural events, local traditions, and scenery. Through detailed accounts, Freund provides a vivid portrayal of the landscapes and festivals that characterize these places. The opening of the book introduces readers to the lively atmosphere of Padua during the Bighe horse races, a local tradition with roots dating back centuries. Freund describes the excitement of the spectators as they gather in the vast Piazza Vittorio Emanuele, adorned with statues, to watch the races that feature vividly decorated chariots and enthusiastic drivers. The narrative captures not only the visual spectacle but also the jovial and chaotic spirit of the event, including the unique betting culture that intertwines with the festivities, highlighting the deep connection between the local populace and their age-old traditions. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 61.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. de Italy -- Description and travel Tunis (Tunisia) -- Description and travel DG Text Category: Travel Writing 219345 2025-06-23T04:12:58.941582 text/html 216023 2018-06-17T12:14:46 text/html 276249 2025-06-23T04:13:03.231538 application/epub+zip 274276 2025-06-23T04:12:59.691571 application/epub+zip 177592 2025-06-23T04:12:59.294546 application/epub+zip 343840 2025-06-23T04:13:06.076554 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 252471 2025-06-23T04:13:02.750549 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 216026 2022-08-25T18:07:22.069428 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 194700 2025-06-23T04:12:58.652582 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 194867 2018-06-17T12:14:42 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17986 2025-06-23T04:13:06.217506 application/rdf+xml 21230 2025-06-23T04:12:59.393540 image/jpeg 2686 2025-06-23T04:12:59.342560 image/jpeg 80496 2018-06-17T12:14:48 application/octet-stream application/zip 237609 2018-06-17T12:14:48 application/octet-stream application/zip 238419 2025-06-23T04:12:58.977580 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