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Home, Gordon, 1878-1969 |
| Title |
Normandy: The Scenery & Romance of Its Ancient Towns, Part 3
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| Alternate Title |
Normandy: The Scenery and Romance of Its Ancient Towns, Part 3
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 57.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Note |
Illustrated by the author.
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| Credits |
HTML version produced by David Widger from the text provided by Ted Garvin,
Beth Trapaga and the Distributed Proofreading Team
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| Summary |
"Normandy: The Scenery & Romance of Its Ancient Towns, Part 3" by Gordon Home is a travelogue written in the early 20th century that captures the essence of Normandy's historical towns and natural beauty. This book offers readers a picturesque exploration of Normandy, focusing on landmarks and lesser-known charms of the region, particularly the celebrated Mont St Michel and other towns such as Coutances and Bayeux. In this section of the book, Home vividly describes Mont St Michel, detailing its dramatic setting, architectural significance, and historical importance. He emphasizes the island’s enchanting beauty, recounting the approaches to the mount and the experience of visiting its storied buildings, such as the abbey. The narrative is rich with historical context, from the origins of Mont St Michel as a Roman shrine to its role during the Hundred Years' War. Home combines his observations of the local culture and landscapes, making recommendations for travelers to fully appreciate the enchanting character of each town while reflecting on their historical narratives that shaped the Normandy we see today. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
DC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: France, Andorra, Monaco
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| Subject |
Normandy (France) -- Description and travel
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
8595 |
| Release Date |
Aug 12, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 26, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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