| Author |
Du Cane, Florence, 1869-1955 |
| Illustrator |
Du Cane, Ella, 1874-1943 |
| LoC No. |
12035363
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| Title |
The Canary Islands
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| Original Publication |
$United Kingdom: A. and C. Black Ltd.,1911.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 55.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Fay Dunn, Fiona Holmes and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
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| Summary |
"The Canary Islands" by Florence Du Cane is a travel narrative written in the early 20th century. The text serves as both a detailed guide and an exploration of the natural beauty, culture, and history of the Canary Islands, particularly Tenerife. The author shares personal reflections and observations about the landscapes, local life, and botanical details encountered during her travels." "The opening of the text introduces the author's initial impressions of Santa Cruz, the capital of Tenerife, emphasizing her disappointment with the town's ugliness compared to her preconceived notions of beauty. Despite this feeling, she notes the striking natural landscape surrounding the island, describing the majestic Peak wrapped in mist and the deep ravines filled with shadows. As she navigates through the town, Du Cane offers vivid depictions of the local inhabitants, their customs, and the historical significance of various sites, setting the stage for her deeper explorations of the island's geography and cultural legacy." (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
DP: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Spain, Portugal
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| Subject |
Canary Islands -- Description and travel
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
66355 |
| Release Date |
Sep 21, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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