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Lippincott's Magazine of Popular Literature and Science, Vol. 22, August, 1878

Lippincott's Magazine of Popular Literature and Science, Vol. 22, August, 1878

Authors, Various

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Travel WritingEastern EuropeGeneral European History

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ISBN10: 5477672773
ISBN13: 9785477672776
Publisher: Medina Books
Pages: 140
Weight: 0.43
Height: 0.30 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English

Lippincott's Magazine of Popular Literature and Science, Vol. 22, Au gust, 1878 is a historical periodical featuring a variety of literary and scientific essays written in the late 19th century. The opening portion in troduces a travel narrative that explores the scenic beauty and complexities of the Danube River region, touching on the cultural and historical signifi cance of various locales. The narrative highlights interactions with the local populaceandtheenduringimpactofwar intheregion, reflectingonthemes of cultural exchange and historical transformation. The beginning of this volume sharply captures the author's journey along the Danube, specifically focusing on the Turkish fortress Ada-Kalé and its imminent destructionun der the terms of a treaty. As the author travels from Hungary to Bucharest, vivid descriptions bring to life the landscapes, customs, and characters en countered along the way, including the fishermen and soldiers in peculiar circumstances, as well as the vibrant yet harsh realities faced by local peas ants. The narrative blends personal observation with historical commen tary, setting an evocative tone that captures the essence of the region while also presenting wider themes of cultural convergence and conflict during a turbulent historical period itwassoondecided thatIwasto setoutforTheHeadlandsthe firstweekin October. I had studied too hard, and was growing so tall and slight that Harry Dart used to draw caricatures of me, taking me in sections, he de clared, since no ordinary piece of paper would suffice for a full-length. I was glad of a change, yet felt some sorrow about it too. I knew nothing of what it was to miss the warm home-life and the constant companionship which had filled every idle hour with ever-recurring pleasures. I hated to part from mymother, whohadgrownoflatesoinestimablydeartome; Ishouldmiss the boys; what could make up to meforGeorgy? I did not knowthat Iwas never again to enjoy the old Belfield routine, with all my untamed impulses making the wild, free physical life full of deep and passionate delight-never again to stand the peer of all my mates, running the familiar races, playing the familiar games. I did not know what a changed life awaited me, and I lookedforward to myopening vistas of a bright future with longingsincon ceivably sweet

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