Project Gutenberg 2005-07-01 Public domain in the USA. 274 Barker, Edward Harrison 1851 1919 Two Summers in Guyenne: A Chronicle of the Wayside and Waterside Produced by DP Beginners Projects, Commissioner Sleer and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team "Two Summers in Guyenne: A Chronicle of the Wayside and Waterside" by Edward Harrison Barker is a travelogue written in the late 19th century. The book encapsulates the author’s experiences and observations during his summers spent in the picturesque regions of Aquitaine, focusing particularly on the scenic Dordogne River and the surrounding landscapes of Périgord and the Bordelais. It details the author's excursions, interactions with locals, and the intricate relationships between the geography and the people inhabiting these lands, ultimately providing readers with a vivid portrayal of a bygone era. The opening of the book introduces the author's journey through the Upper Dordogne region, transitioning from the volcanic Auvergne mountains to the verdant, rugged landscapes of Aquitaine. As he travels, he encounters various aspects of nature, from wildflowers adorning the rocky gorges to charming rural scenes involving local residents, such as a cobbler and a peasant woman. His observations highlight the clash between the beauty and the inhospitable terrain, as he reflects on the challenges of traversing the dense forests and steep ravines. Introducing character sketches and detailed imagery, the narrative evokes a deep appreciation for the nature and culture of the region while hinting at adventure and personal discovery in the author's quest for solitude and understanding amidst the wildness of the Dordogne. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 70.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Guyenne (France) DC Text Category: Travel Writing 614979 2025-10-04T06:15:24.952980 text/html 614800 2025-01-11T21:22:23.592852 text/html 346485 2025-10-04T06:15:33.988991 application/epub+zip 354925 2025-10-04T06:15:28.573019 application/epub+zip 311404 2025-10-04T06:15:27.308987 application/epub+zip 700826 2025-10-04T06:15:38.342908 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 670054 2025-10-04T06:15:33.161948 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 503443 2022-09-04T10:57:00.783668 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 585990 2025-10-04T06:15:24.557995 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 580410 2020-12-26T18:47:05 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16810 2025-10-04T06:15:38.463918 application/rdf+xml 25662 2025-10-04T06:15:27.805978 image/jpeg 4726 2025-10-04T06:15:27.556031 image/jpeg 230007 2020-12-26T18:47:06 application/octet-stream application/zip 344302 2025-10-04T06:15:25.001994 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