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Various |
| Title |
Op den Uitkijk, Jaargang 1909
Bijblad bij De Aarde en haar Volken
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 63.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net/ for Project Gutenberg.
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| Summary |
"Op den Uitkijk, Jaargang 1909" by Various is a collection of articles and essays written in the early 20th century. This compilation offers insights into various topics, including travel narratives through regions such as the Balkans, Eastern Europe, and the South Pacific, as well as societal observations and historical reflections. The book provides a snapshot of the era’s cultural and geopolitical landscapes, showcasing the connections between regions and the impact of colonialism. The opening of this work presents a detailed look at the importance of the Eastern Railway in Turkey and its implications for trade and transportation in the Balkans. It elaborates on the journeys made via the Orient Express and Convention trains, highlighting the blend of cultures encountered along the route. Additionally, it touches upon the historical significance of the areas traversed, especially regarding the sociopolitical changes that have occurred in the wake of Bulgarian independence from Ottoman control. The narrative emphasizes the picturesque landscapes and the diversity of people met during travel, setting the stage for a broader exploration of cultural exchange and transformation during this period. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
Dutch |
| LoC Class |
G: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation
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| Subject |
Geography -- Periodicals
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
34048 |
| Release Date |
Oct 8, 2010 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 25, 2022 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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