Normandy, Illustrated, Part 2

Home, Gordon, 1878-1969Project Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

3.4

Word count: 70K words
Chapters: 8

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.Normandy, Illustrated, Part 2 by Gordon HomeAuthor: Home, Gordon, 1878-1969,Language: English, Class: DC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: France, Andorra, Monaco, Release Date: Aug 12, 2004

Editor's review

This book is the second part of Gordon Home's illustrated guide to Normandy. Continuing the approach of the first part, it presents Normandy's historic sites, towns, and local scenery in English with illustrations. As a public-domain eBook from Project Gutenberg, it is freely accessible and suited to background reading for cultural travel. The prose has the unhurried tone of early twentieth-century travel writing, prizing observation and narrative over lists of practical information. For readers who have finished the first part, this volume fills out the regional picture and forms a more complete understanding; it can also be read on its own, though some connections will be weaker. It is best read alongside contemporary maps and sources, disregarding outdated transport and price information and focusing on local character and historical context.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Readers who have read Part 1 and wish to continue exploring Normandy
English-language readers interested in French local history and historic architecture
Travelers researching cultural background for a trip, not relying on practical guidebooks
Learners seeking free public-domain English reading for themed study

Not a good fit for

Those needing current practical travel information and route planning
Readers with weak English who prefer Chinese-language books
Those expecting systematic academic research or extensive data and charts

Reading tips

If you haven't read Part 1, skim its table of contents first to ease the transition.
Mark the towns and sites mentioned on a map to build a spatial impression.
Skip clearly outdated passages on transport and prices; focus on history and scenery.
After reading, compile a list of places that interest you for reference on a visit.

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Project Gutenberg United States · Founded in 1971

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FAQ

Can I read this without having read Part 1?

Yes, but it is advisable to look over Part 1's table of contents or preface first to grasp the overall framework. The two parts are continuous; without the earlier groundwork, some connections between regions and narrative will feel somewhat abrupt.

Does this book have illustrations?

The title indicates it is Illustrated, and the book contains illustrations. How the images appear in the electronic edition depends on the file format and reading device; a reader that supports image and text layout is recommended.

Is it suitable as a travel guide to Normandy?

It is better suited to cultural background reading before a trip. The book lacks current practical information such as transport, accommodation, and opening hours; for actual travel, pair it with up-to-date guidebooks and maps.

Why is it recommended to read alongside contemporary sources?

The book was written long ago, and place names, roads, and townscapes have changed. Comparing it with contemporary maps and sources avoids being misled by outdated information and lets you appreciate the interest of local change.

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About the author

Home, Gordon, 1878-1969 Author

Gordon Home (1878–1969) was a British writer and illustrator. Public information about his life is limited; what is known is that his work centred on local scenery and travel writing. The library holds twenty-one of his books, mostly on Britain and on Normandy in France. Among them, York: A Sketch-Book presents the old city through drawings, the three illustrated parts on Normandy introduce the local scenery and customs, and Yorkshire, Yorkshire Vales and Wolds, Yorkshire—Coast and Moorland Scenes and Canterbury focus on towns, countryside and coastal landscapes. His prose is plain and concise, grounded in direct observation and often accompanied by his own illustrations, making the books both useful guides and pleasant reading for those interested in British local history and travel literature.