Impressioni d'America by Giuseppe Giacosa
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"Impressioni d'America" by Giuseppe Giacosa is a travelogue written in the early 20th century. The book narrates the author's observations and experiences during his voyage from Europe to America, providing insights into the culture, people, and landscapes he encounters along the way. The opening of the work sets the stage for Giacosa's transatlantic journey aboard the ship Bretagne. As the vessel departs from the dock, the author vividly describes the ambiance on
board, with passengers navigating their cabins and socializing on the sunny deck. Through his eyes, we witness the various characters who make up the diverse group of travelers, from anxious Americans returning home to cultured Europeans enjoying the adventure. The narrative also captures the rhythm of life on the ship, the overwhelming beauty of the ocean, and a touch of foreboding as they anticipate a storm, laying a rich groundwork for the reflections and analyses that will follow in the exploration of America. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Giacosa, Giuseppe, 1847-1906 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 14011881 |
| Title | Impressioni d'America |
| Credits |
Produced by Carlo Traverso, Claudio Paganelli, Barbara Magni and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 39.0 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Language | Italian |
| LoC Class | E151: History: America: United States |
| Subject | United States -- Description and travel |
| Subject | United States -- Social life and customs |
| Subject | Italians -- United States |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 46835 |
| Release Date | Sep 10, 2014 |
| Last Update | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 476 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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