| Author |
Taylor, Charles M. (Charles Maus), 1849- |
| LoC No. |
00006967
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| Title |
Odd Bits of Travel with Brush and Camera
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 62.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Note |
Illustrated by the author.
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| Credits |
Produced by Marius Masi, Juliet Sutherland and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"Odd Bits of Travel with Brush and Camera" by Charles M. Taylor is a travel narrative written in the late 19th century. The work captures the author's experiences and observations from various journeys, focusing on scenes and subjects of interest to artists and photographers. Taylor aims to showcase picturesque locales, both urban and rural, that inspire creativity and appreciation for beauty amidst different cultures. The beginning of the book introduces Taylor's intent to explore and share unique locations ideal for painting and photography. He highlights the excitement of ocean travel, from spotting passing vessels to experiencing dramatic weather changes at sea. The narrative unfolds further as he arrives at Liverpool, depicting the chaotic arrival of passengers at the bustling port, contrasting the exhilaration of arrival with the stark realities of urban life, including poverty and crime, thus establishing a vivid backdrop for his travels to come. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
D: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere
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| LoC Class |
DJ: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Netherlands
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| Subject |
Europe -- Description and travel
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| Subject |
Netherlands -- Description and travel
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
36110 |
| Release Date |
May 15, 2011 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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