A Brage-Beaker With the Swedes (Classic Reprint): Or, Notes From the North in 1852 - Couverture souple

W. Blanchard Jerrold

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1331592194 ISBN 13 : 9781331592198

Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Travelogue of mid-19th-century Sweden, revealing striking landscapes, hardy inns, and the dawn of railway travel.

This travelogue documents a northern journey through Sweden in 1852, mixing vivid scenery with practical observation. The author reflects on towns, forests, and the new railways shaping the kingdom, offering a personal, sometimes humorous, window into life on the move.

• Read about how early railways and steam power began to reshape Swedish industry and travel.
• See daily life on the road, from inns and meals to the weather, gear, and the quirks of distant towns.
• Learn how minerals, timber, and agriculture could benefit from better transport and planning.
• Get a sense of the author’s voice, blending curiosity, critique, and a traveler’s memory.

Ideal for readers of historical travelogue and 19th-century exploration, who want a grounded, firsthand look at Sweden’s landscape and early railway era.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Forgotten Books
• Date d'édition: 2018
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1331592194
• ISBN 13: 9781331592198
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 285
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