Lausanne

Francis Henry GribbleProject Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

2.8

Word count: 121K words
Chapters: 13

Summary

Project Gutenberg was the first provider of free electronic books, or eBooks. Michael Hart, founder of Project Gutenberg, invented eBooks in 1971 and his memory continues to inspire the creation of eBooks and related technologies today.Lausanne by Francis Henry GribbleAuthor: Gribble, Francis Henry, 1862-1946,Language: English, Class: DQ: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Switzerland, Release Date: Jun 23, 2014

Editor's review

This is a city portrait of Lausanne, Switzerland, a public-domain work of history and geography. In an essayistic style, the author introduces Lausanne's scenery, historical development, and local life; the prose is unhurried and the information density moderate, making it suitable for reading before or after a trip or for anyone interested in Swiss local history. Its value lies not in offering a contemporary travel guide but in presenting an earlier period's perspective: readers can sense what people of that time noticed about the city, their narrative tone, and their framework of knowledge, and compare these with Lausanne today. As a Project Gutenberg eBook, it is easy to search and excerpt, and works well as supplementary reading for local historical sources. Note that the contents reflect the understanding of the era in which the book was written; details of transport, prices, and the urban scene should not be taken as current fact, and a historically informed eye should be kept while reading.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Readers interested in Swiss local history and city portraits
Travelers planning to visit Lausanne who want background reading
Readers who enjoy essayistic geographical writing with a leisurely pace
Researchers needing public-domain local historical sources for supplementary verification

Not a good fit for

Readers wanting the latest travel guides and practical information
Readers expecting tight plotting or strong narrative drive
Readers impatient with the narrative tone of an earlier era

Reading tips

Skim the table of contents first, then read closely the chapters related to your itinerary or interests.
While reading, consult maps or past-and-present materials and note changes and differences.
Treat the book's descriptions as a period perspective rather than current information.
Read in installments, one or two chapters at a time, taking notes to organize the threads.

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Project Gutenberg United States · Founded in 1971

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FAQ

Can this book be used as a travel guide to Lausanne?

Not directly as a travel guide. It reflects city observations from the era in which it was written, and transport, prices, and the urban scene differ considerably from today. It is better suited as background reading before a trip to help you understand Lausanne's historical layers; practical information still needs to be checked in contemporary sources.

Can I read it without a foundation in Swiss history?

Yes. The book focuses on the city's scenery and local life in an essayistic style and does not require systematic prior historical knowledge. Look up names and places as you go; if you focus on the observational perspective and the impression of the city, the barrier to entry is not high.

What kind of reader suits this book's pace?

It suits readers who like slow reading and are willing to accumulate an impression of a city through scattered chapters. It does not rely on plot, and its information density is moderate; it works well read one or two chapters a day or dipped into before and after a trip. Those seeking tight narrative may find the pace slow.

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About the author

Francis Henry Gribble Author · British · 1862–1946

Francis Henry Gribble (1862–1946) was a British writer and a graduate of Exeter College, Oxford. In 1887 he went to London to work as a journalist, and he later wrote novels, travel books and biographies. His biographical works focus on the emotional lives of Romantic poets, notably The Love Affairs of Lord Byron and The Romantic Life of Shelley. His travel writings are mostly set in Switzerland, including Lausanne and Geneva, and depict local scenery and culture with delicate detail. During the First World War he was interned at the Ruhleben camp. Three of his works are held in this collection, while common classification information is currently unavailable. Overall, his writing combines a journalist's sense of fact with the narrative quality of literary biography, earning him a place in English-language biography and travel literature; public information is limited, and further details of his life remain to be verified.