Dagonet Abroad

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Sims, George R., 1847-1922

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Dagonet Abroad" by George R. Sims is a travel narrative written in the late 19th century. The book chronicles the author's personal observations and experiences as he travels through various cities in Europe, offering a blend of humor and insight into different cultures. The main character is the author himself, who describes his adventures and interactions in countries like France and Spain, highlighting the quirks and customs of the people he encounters. The opening of the narrative finds the author in Bordeaux, where he humorously describes the confusing nature of his hotel, which combines the names of several establishments. He observes a grand funeral procession for a humble clerk, Raoul Laval, leading him to reflect on the impact of a person's life and the respect they earn from their community. As he explores Bordeaux, he captures the city's vibrant atmosphere, the prominence of its wine trade, and the peculiarities of local customs, including his encounters with both the cold of night and the warmth of daytime sun. The chapter sets the tone for a travelogue steeped in personal anecdotes and thoughtful reflections, inviting readers to join the author on his European journey. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Contents:

In Bordeaux

In the Basque country

From Biarritz to Burgos

Madrid

Seville

Granada and Cordova

Cosas de España

Off to Africa

Algiers

Saints and sinners

Monte Carlo

Genoa

Florence

Rome

Naples

Venice

Milan

A revolution in Ticino

Locarno

Berlin en passant

Prague

Vienna

Budapest

A mad king's palace

Holland

Antwerp and Brussels.

Credits:

Produced by Chuck Greif, deaurider and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 75.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Release date is 2019-02-06