Student Reverie: An Album of Saxony Days, (Freiberg Near Dresden) (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Frederick Gleason Corning

9780666941220: Student Reverie: An Album of Saxony Days, (Freiberg Near Dresden) (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 066694122X ISBN 13: 9780666941220

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Explore a vivid account of Freiberg, its mining heritage, and the people who shaped it.

This lyrical nonfiction gathers scenes from a city famed for its ancient mines and the Royal Mining Academy, offering a window into how science, history, and culture intertwine in one Saxon town. Rich in imagery and period flavor, the volume paints Freiberg as a living place where tradition and progress meet.

In this edition, you’ll encounter the city’s long history, its grand cathedrals and emblems of science, and the everyday life of students and engineers who studied, worked, and left their mark on the region. It blends historical context with personal reflection, revealing how a 19th‑century mining center influenced ideas about education, industry, and national identity.

Discover Freiberg’s role in mining science and its influence on engineering education.
See detailed depictions of landmarks, academies, and the people who lived there.
Explore the author’s observations on culture, progress, and the era’s spirit.
Gain historical insight into Saxony’s mining industry and its scholarly traditions.

Ideal for readers interested in mining history, European science education, and the social texture of historic Saxony. This edition is a thoughtful introduction to Freiberg’s lasting legacy.

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