Wanderungen durch die interessantesten Gegenden des Sächsischen Obererzgebirges (Erstes Heft) : Ein Beitrag zur specielleren Kenntniß desselben, seines Volkslebens, seiner 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 descriptive travelogue written in the mid-19th century. The book details scenic routes and local customs throughout the Saxon Upper Erzgebirge region, exploring its economic activities, folk traditions, and geography. Readers can expect in-depth observations of landscapes, towns, and industries, enriched with historical anecdotes. The opening of the text sets the stage for a journey starting from Chemnitz towards the Upper Erzgebirge. It vividly describes the gradual change in scenery, transitioning from the affluence of Chemnitz to the more rugged, pastoral vistas of the mountainous region. Lindner paints a detailed picture of the surroundings, discussing local villages, the remnants of historical structures like the castle at Hoheneck, and the natural beauty that imbues the landscape with charm. As he progresses, he introduces various towns and highlights their unique attributes, like the industriousness of a local magistrate's land and the cultural facets of specific villages, establishing a foundation for the explorations to come. (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: 60.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Release date is 2015-04-14