The Rhine, Vol. 1: From Its Source to the Sea (Classic Reprint)

Description: This book guides readers through the picturesque Rhine River, one of the most celebrated waterways in the world. Beginning at the river's source in the Swiss Alps, the author sails its length, exploring the tumultuous youth of the river as it tears through mountain gorges and ravines. Reaching Lake Constance, the author describes the serene beauty of this alpine lake before following the Rhine as it emerges, now calm and majestic, as it flows north towards the sea. The author weaves together the river's unique geological history with a rich tapestry of myths, legends, and historical events that have shaped the cultures of the many nations that have called the river home. The book delves into the political struggles, artistic splendor, and engineering wonders that line the Rhine's banks, offering fresh insights into this iconic river's enduring significance. 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 aesthetic errors may persist, however it has been deemed that any such will not detract from the work's significant historical value. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase.

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