Le Tour du Monde; Aux ruines d'Angkor by Various
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"Le Tour du Monde; Aux ruines d'Angkor" by Various is a collection of travel articles written in the early 20th century. The text focuses on the exploration and documentation of Angkor's ancient ruins, emphasizing the historical significance and beauty of the Khmer architecture, as well as the cultural context surrounding it. At the start of the piece, the narrator recounts their arrival in Phnom Penh from Saigon, reflected in the enchanting yet
challenging journey there. They describe the sights along the way, including the lush vegetation and the vibrant local lifestyle, despite initial disappointments upon reaching Siem Reap. The narrative vividly sets the stage for the exploration of Angkor and hints at the grandeur and eventual decline of the Khmer civilization, laying a foundation for a deeper contemplation on history, cultural regret, and the interplay of civilization and nature. Through lyrical descriptions, the author invites readers to ponder the remnants of a once-great civilization and the impact of time on its legacy. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Various |
|---|---|
| Editor | Charton, Édouard, 1807-1890 |
| Title |
Le Tour du Monde; Aux ruines d'Angkor Journal des voyages et des voyageurs; 2e Sem. 1905 |
| Credits |
Produced by Carlo Traverso, Christine P. Travers and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) at gallica.bnf.fr) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 79.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | G: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation |
| Subject | Geography -- Pictorial works -- Periodicals |
| Subject | Voyages and travels -- Periodicals |
| Subject | Travelers -- Periodicals |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 29956 |
| Release Date | Sep 10, 2009 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 423 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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