Le Tour du Monde; Kachmir : Journal des voyages et des voyageurs; 2e Sem. 1905

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Various

Contributor:

Charton, Edouard, 1807-1890.

Language:

French

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Le Tour du Monde; Kachmir" by Various is a collection of travel writings that was published during the early 20th century. This compilation focuses on the author's journey through the picturesque region of Kashmir, highlighting its natural beauty and cultural richness, while offering practical insights for aspiring travelers. With an engaging narrative, the book captures the allure and adventure of exploring this "happy valley." The opening of the work presents an invitation to experience summer in Kashmir, describing it as a paradise for travelers seeking escape from their usual lives. The author outlines the journey from Paris to Srinagar, emphasizing the mix of enchanting landscapes reminiscent of various European features, and presenting practical travel tips, such as hiring local guides and acquiring necessary supplies. The narrative blends detailed descriptions of the journey with reflections on the people and culture, setting the stage for a deeper exploration of the region's breathtaking scenery and rich history in the subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Carlo Traverso, Christine P. Travers and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) at http://gallica.bnf.fr)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 73.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Release date is 2009-07-29