Der Harz

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Günther, Friedrich, 1843-1912

Language:

German

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Der Harz" by Friedrich Günther is a geographical monograph written in the early 20th century. This detailed work explores the natural features, climate, and historical significance of the Harz mountain range in Germany. It aims to provide an in-depth understanding of the region, its geology, and its diverse flora and fauna, reflecting on the cultural history of the area as well. At the start of the monograph, the author expresses a deep affection for the Harz mountains, contrasting them with greater mountain ranges. Quotations from historical figures like Martin Luther and Heinrich Rosla illustrate the region's cultural and literary significance. The introduction discusses the beauty of the Harz, with its lush forests, charming landscapes, and the folklore that permeates its history. The text sets the stage for a comprehensive examination of the region's geography, geological formations, and climate, leading into a more detailed analysis of its ecological and historical elements. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Contents:

Einleitung

Geographischer Überblick

Geologische Übersicht

Das Klima

Geschichtlicher Überblick

Land und Leute

Die Hochebene von Klausthal

Die Söselandschaft

Die Innerstelandschaft

Die Okerlandschaft

Die Oderlandschaft

Der Brocken und das Brockenfeld

Radau, Ecker und Ilse

Die Holtemme

Die Bodelandschaft

Die Selkelandschaft

Die Wipperlandschaft; Mansfelder Bergbaugebiet

Die Helmelandschaft.

Credits:

Produced by Peter Becker, Jens Nordmann and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 65.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Release date is 2020-04-14