Items related to A Winter in Russia: From the French of Théophile Gautier...
Excerpt from A Winter in Russia: From the French of Théophile Gautier
We seem scarcely to have started, and yet already France lies far behind us. Concerning the intermediate space traversed in his flight by the nocturnal hippogriff, I shall say nothing.
Imagine me at Dentz, across the Rhine, contemplating from the end of the bridge of boats that silhouette of Cologne, which the Jean-Marie Farina boxes have rendered so familiar, now outlined against the splendors of a sunset sky. The bell of the Rhenish railway strikes. We take our seats, and steam rushes off with the train at a gallop.
To-morrow at six, I shall be in Berlin; yesterday, when the street-lamps were lighted, I was in Paris. This surprises no one but myself, in our marvellous nineteenth century.
The train spins along across great plains gilded by the setting sun; soon night comes, and with it, sleep. At stations remote from one another, German voices shout German names; I do not recognize them by the sound, and look for them in vain upon the map. Magnificent great station-houses are shown up by gaslight in the midst of surrounding darkness, then disappear.
We pass Hanover and Minden; the train keeps on its way; and morning dawns.
About the Publisher
Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com
This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
We seem scarcely to have started, and yet already France lies far behind us. Concerning the intermediate space traversed in his flight by the nocturnal hippogriff, I shall say nothing.
Imagine me at Dentz, across the Rhine, contemplating from the end of the bridge of boats that silhouette of Cologne, which the Jean-Marie Farina boxes have rendered so familiar, now outlined against the splendors of a sunset sky. The bell of the Rhenish railway strikes. We take our seats, and steam rushes off with the train at a gallop.
To-morrow at six, I shall be in Berlin; yesterday, when the street-lamps were lighted, I was in Paris. This surprises no one but myself, in our marvellous nineteenth century.
The train spins along across great plains gilded by the setting sun; soon night comes, and with it, sleep. At stations remote from one another, German voices shout German names; I do not recognize them by the sound, and look for them in vain upon the map. Magnificent great station-houses are shown up by gaslight in the midst of surrounding darkness, then disappear.
We pass Hanover and Minden; the train keeps on its way; and morning dawns.
About the Publisher
Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com
This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
- PublisherForgotten Books
- Publication date2018
- ISBN 10 1330052811
- ISBN 13 9781330052815
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages356
Buy New
Learn more about this copy
US$ 19.18
Shipping:
US$ 5.22
From United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Other Popular Editions of the Same Title
Top Search Results from the AbeBooks Marketplace
A Winter in Russia: From the French of Thà ophile Gautier (Classic Reprint)
Published by
Forgotten Books
(2018)
ISBN 10: 1330052811
ISBN 13: 9781330052815
New
Paperback
Quantity: > 20
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. Excerpt from A Winter in Russia. About the Publisher, Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. This text has been digitally restored from a historical edition. Some errors may persist, however we consider it worth publishing due to the work's historical value. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781330052815_0
Buy New
US$ 19.18
Convert currency
Stock Image
A Winter in Russia From the French of Thophile Gautier Classic Reprint
Seller:
Rating
Book Description PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # LW-9781330052815
Buy New
US$ 24.62
Convert currency
Stock Image
A Winter in Russia From the French of Thophile Gautier Classic Reprint
Seller:
Rating
Book Description PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # LW-9781330052815
Buy New
US$ 25.10
Convert currency