| Author |
Lucy, Henry W. (Henry William), Sir, 1845-1924 |
| Title |
Faces and Places
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 63.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
E-text prepared by Ruth Golding
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| Summary |
"Faces and Places" by Sir Henry W. Lucy is a collection of observational essays and travel writing, likely written in the late 19th century. The work reflects on various individuals, events, and experiences the author encountered during his travels and journalistic career, offering a mix of humor and insight. The opening chapter introduces Colonel Fred Burnaby, recounting an adventurous balloon ascent that marks the beginning of a significant friendship. At the start of the book, the author describes his fateful meeting with Colonel Burnaby during a balloon launch at the Crystal Palace. The narrative captures the anticipation and excitement of the ascent, as well as the charming personalities present, particularly Burnaby’s adventurous spirit. Their camaraderie is established through the shared thrill of ballooning as they float over London, observing the landscape below and exchanging stories. The chapter sets the tone for an engaging collection that combines adventure, personal anecdotes, and reflections on society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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| Subject |
Essays
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| Subject |
France -- Description and travel
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| Subject |
England -- Description and travel
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| Subject |
English wit and humor
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
25624 |
| Release Date |
May 27, 2008 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jan 3, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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