A Day's Tour by Percy Fitzgerald
"A Day's Tour" by Percy Fitzgerald is a travel narrative written in the late 19th century. The work chronicles the whimsical journey of an unnamed protagonist who embarks on a spontaneous excursion from London to the charming towns of France and Belgium, exploring their sights, culture, and unique experiences. The narrative taps into themes of wanderlust, the joy of unexpected adventures, and the beauty of unpretentious travel. The opening of the bookintroduces readers to a hot August day in London, where the protagonist feels a strong desire to escape the mundane and immerse himself in foreign landscapes. Inspired by the vibrant life of the city around him and the thought of delightful European destinations, he decides to seize the fleeting opportunity for a quick trip. The narrative vividly captures his longing for adventure, moving from the hustle of London to the serene anticipation of his journey across the English Channel, painting it as a quest filled with curiosity and excitement. The narrator's reflections set the stage for a leisurely exploration, revealing thoughts about the charm of foreign towns and the thrill of adventure awaiting him just beyond the horizon. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Fitzgerald, Percy, 1834-1925 |
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| Title | A Day's Tour A Journey through France and Belgium by Calais, Tournay, Orchies, Douai, Arras, Béthune, Lille, Comines, Ypres, Hazebrouck, Berg |
| Note | Reading ease score: 66.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits | Produced by From images generously made available by gallica (Bibliothèque nationale de France) at http://gallica.bnf.fr., Robert Connal, Karen Dalrymple and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: France, Andorra, Monaco |
| LoC Class | DH: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Netherlands, Belgium, Luxemburg |
| Subject | Voyages and travels |
| Subject | France -- Description and travel |
| Subject | Belgium -- Description and travel |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 16518 |
| Release Date | Aug 12, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 12, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 268 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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