Wanderungen durch die interessantesten Gegenden des Sächsischen Obererzgebirges (Zweites Heft) : Ein Beitrag zur speciellern Kenntniß desselben, seines Volkslebens, der Gewerbsarten, Sitten und Gebräuche

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Lindner, Johann Traugott, 1777-1856

Language:

German

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Wanderungen durch die interessantesten Gegenden des Sächsischen Obererzgebirges" by Finanzprocurator Lindner is a geographical and cultural exploration written in the mid-19th century. This work delves into the region of the Saxon Ore Mountains, describing its landscapes, local customs, and industrial activities, providing a rich tapestry of the area's societal life during that period. The book is presented in a travelogue format, inviting readers to journey through notable towns and natural sights. The opening of this exploration takes the reader through Zwickau, reflecting on its transformation over the last couple of decades, emphasizing industrial growth and modernization, particularly through the advent of a railway system. Lindner observes the lively social life described in summertime wanderings to local mountain taverns, touching upon the historical significance of various establishments, including the old Osterstein Castle now serving as a prison. The narrative unfolds with a vivid depiction of the town's adaptation to modernization, alongside commentary on the changing socio-economic landscape in the region, setting a tone of nostalgia for the past amidst the excitement of progress. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by SLUB: Sächsische Landesbibliothek - Staats - und Universitätsbibliothek Dresden at http://www.slub-dresden.de )

Notes:

Reading ease score: 56.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Release date is 2015-06-04