| Author |
Montaigne, Michel de, 1533-1592 |
| Translator |
Waters, W. G. (William George), 1844-1928 |
| Title |
The journal of Montaigne's travels in Italy by way of Switzerland and Germany in 1580 and 1581, Volume 3 (of 3)
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| Original Publication |
United Kingdom: John Murray, 1903.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 77.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Turgut Dincer, Krista Zaleski and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
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| Summary |
"The Journal of Montaigne's Travels in Italy by Way of Switzerland and Germany" is a travelogue written in the late 16th century. The work chronicles the experiences and observations of Michel de Montaigne as he journeys through various Italian cities, offering insights into the culture, landscapes, and people he encounters. The narrative is both descriptive and reflective, highlighting Montaigne's characteristic curiosity and philosophical musings. The opening of the journal begins with Montaigne's journey from Loreto to the Baths of Lucca, detailing his travels through picturesque towns such as Ancona, Sinigaglia, and Fano. He describes the geography, local customs, notable architecture, and the hospitable interactions with the people he meets along the way. Montaigne shares his experiences with the cuisine, small local markets, and the significant forts and churches in the regions, providing readers with a vivid sense of 16th-century Italy and his own impressions of its vibrant life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
D: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere
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| Subject |
Italy -- Description and travel
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| Subject |
Germany -- Description and travel
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| Subject |
Switzerland -- Description and travel
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
70840 |
| Release Date |
May 24, 2023 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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