Project Gutenberg 2021-01-05 Public domain in the USA. 189 Radcliffe, Ann Ward 1764 1823 Radcliffe, Mrs. Ratcliffe, Mrs. Rattcliffe, Anne Radcliffe, Anne A Journey Made in the Summer of 1794, through Holland and the Western Frontier of Germany, with a Return Down the Rhine, Vol. 2 (of 2) To Which Are Added Observations during a Tour to the Lakes of Lancashire, Westmoreland, and Cumberland; Second Edition Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Journey_Made_in_the_Summer_of_1794 E-text prepared by Delphine Lettau and the Distributed Proofreaders Canada team (http://www.pgdpcanada.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (https://archive.org) "A Journey Made in the Summer of 1794, through Holland and the Western Frontier of Germany" by Ann Radcliffe is a historical travelogue written in the late 18th century. This work recounts the author's travels through various European locations during a time of political turmoil and international conflict, specifically around the period of the French Revolutionary Wars. The narrative likely offers detailed observations on the landscapes, cities, and cultures encountered along the journey, as well as reflections on the social and political climates of the regions visited. The opening of the book introduces the city of Friburg, emphasizing its historical significance and the complications faced by the narrator and their party due to a misunderstanding with an Austrian officer regarding their travel documentation. The narrative paints a vivid picture of Friburg, using descriptive language to convey the architecture, local customs, and the mood of the inhabitants amid the chaos of war. The author also reflects on the feelings of longing for Switzerland as they endure bureaucratic hurdles, showcasing the contrast between their expectations of idyllic travel and the harsh realities they confront while journeying through Germany. This opening sets the stage for a reflective and adventurous exploration of 18th-century Europe, filled with rich descriptions and personal insights. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 52.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Europe -- Description and travel -- Early works to 1800 Radcliffe, Ann Ward, 1764-1823 -- Travel -- Europe Lake District (England) -- Description and travel -- Early works to 1800 D Text Category: Travel Writing Category: History - Early Modern (c. 1450-1750) 402034 2025-07-25T11:00:09.052714 text/html 379420 2024-10-18T09:38:16 text/html 208694 2025-07-25T11:00:13.961642 application/epub+zip 215247 2025-07-25T11:00:09.851724 application/epub+zip 215246 2025-07-25T11:00:09.451693 application/epub+zip 321679 2025-07-25T11:00:17.487659 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 299845 2025-07-25T11:00:13.569647 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 300033 2022-09-28T22:15:07.610988 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 379875 2025-07-25T11:00:08.478757 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 359519 2024-10-18T09:38:16 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17592 2025-07-25T11:00:17.622634 application/rdf+xml 8085 2025-07-25T11:00:09.554688 image/jpeg 1777 2025-07-25T11:00:09.502711 image/jpeg 193458 2025-07-25T11:00:09.088694 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