| Author |
Acerbi, Giuseppe, 1773-1846 |
| Editor |
Compagnoni, Giuseppe, 1754-1833 |
| Title |
Viaggio al Capo Nord
fatto l'anno 1799 dal Sig. cavaliere Giuseppe Acerbi
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 46.4 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Barbara Magni and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images made available by The Internet Archive)
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| Summary |
"Viaggio al Capo Nord" by Giuseppe Acerbi is an adventurous travelogue written in the early 19th century. The work chronicles the author's ambitious journey to the northern tip of Europe, also known as Cape Nord, during 1799, showcasing the places he visited and the diverse cultures he encountered along the way. At the start of the travelogue, Acerbi introduces his journey from Helsingborg to Gothenburg, describing the local customs and the peculiarities of the Swedish people. He paints vivid pictures of Stockholm, highlighting its stunning landscape adorned with islands, bridges, and majestic architecture. Acerbi's observations reveal both the cultural richness and the challenging conditions of travel in such a remote, icy region. The narrative effectively combines detailed geographical descriptions with reflections on social life, providing readers a comprehensive glimpse into the untouched northern territories of Europe during that period. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
Italian |
| LoC Class |
DL: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Northern Europe, Scandinavia
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| Subject |
Scandinavia -- Description and travel
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
66378 |
| Release Date |
Sep 25, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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