Schetsen uit Napels en Omgeving by G. J. de Groot

Read now or download (free!)

Choose how to read this book Url Size
Read online (web) https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/24481.html.images 113 kB
EPUB3 (E-readers incl. Send-to-Kindle) https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/24481.epub3.images 940 kB
EPUB (older E-readers) https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/24481.epub.images 940 kB
EPUB (no images, older E-readers) https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/24481.epub.noimages 107 kB
Kindle https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/24481.kf8.images 1.0 MB
older Kindles https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/24481.kindle.images 1.0 MB
Plain Text UTF-8 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/24481.txt.utf-8 88 kB
Download HTML (zip) https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/24481/pg24481-h.zip 893 kB
There may be more files related to this item.

About this eBook

Author Groot, G. J. de
Title Schetsen uit Napels en Omgeving
De Aarde en haar Volken, 1909
Note Reading ease score: 72.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits Produced by Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net/
Summary "Schetsen uit Napels en Omgeving" by G. J. de Groot is a travelogue written in the early 20th century. This book captures the vibrant essence of Naples and its surrounding areas, providing detailed observations on the culture, local customs, transport systems, and daily life of its inhabitants. It offers readers a rich tapestry of the author's experiences and insights into the peculiarities of life in this bustling Italian city. In this work, G. J. de Groot paints a lively picture of Naples, illustrating the chaotic yet endearing scenes that greet travelers at the train station, such as the blue-coated porters and the mob of eager cab drivers. The author discusses transportation options, such as horse-drawn carriages and rattling trams, each filled with a mix of characters from various walks of life. He captures the local enthusiasm for the lottery, the colorful cultural festivals dedicated to saints, and the leisurely bathing rituals of the residents. Through vivid descriptions of the people, places, and societal dynamics, de Groot not only documents the tangible aspects of Naples but also immerses readers in the lively spirit and traditions of its inhabitants, making it a thoroughly engaging read for those interested in travel literature or Italian culture. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language Dutch
LoC Class DG: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Italy, Vatican City, Malta
Subject Italy -- Description and travel
Subject Naples (Italy)
Category Text
EBook-No. 24481
Release Date
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
Downloads 57 downloads in the last 30 days.
Project Gutenberg eBooks are always free!