| Author |
Norton, Minerva Brace, 1837- |
| Title |
In and Around Berlin
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 62.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Jeannie Howse and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"In and Around Berlin" by Minerva Brace Norton is a travel account written in the late 19th century. The work explores the author's experiences and observations during her first residence in Berlin, providing insights into the city's culture, social customs, and architecture. As the author navigates her new surroundings, she reflects on the contrasts between American and German lifestyles, as well as the complexities of life in the Prussian capital. The opening of the narrative introduces the author's arrival in Berlin on a chilly November morning, framing her initial impressions of the city. She draws parallels between Berlin and New York while highlighting the distinct military presence and historical significance of Prussia. The author describes her challenges in adapting to the German way of life, including her struggles with local customs and domestic arrangements. She paints a vivid picture of her experiences with the local people, the architecture, and the customs that shape everyday life in Berlin, setting the stage for deeper explorations into themes of family, social life, and education in the chapters to come. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
DD: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Germany
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| Subject |
Berlin (Germany) -- Description and travel
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
21654 |
| Release Date |
Jun 1, 2007 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jan 2, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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