
AGENTS
List of Illustrations
BRUGES AND WEST FLANDERS CHAPTER I THE MARKET-PLACE AND BELFRY—EARLY HISTORY OF BRUGES
CHAPTER II BALDWIN BRAS-DE-FER—THE PLACE DU BOURG—MURDER OF CHARLES THE GOOD
CHAPTER III THE BÉGUINAGE—CHURCHES—THE RELIC OF THE HOLY BLOOD
CHAPTER IV THE BRUGES MATINS—BATTLE OF THE GOLDEN SPURS
CHAPTER V DAMME—THE SEA-FIGHT AT SLUIS—SPLENDOUR OF BRUGES IN THE MIDDLE AGES—THE FALL AND LOSS OF TRADE
CHAPTER VI 'BRUGES LA MORTE'
CHAPTER VII THE PLAIN OF WEST FLANDERS—YPRES
CHAPTER VIII FURNES—THE PROCESSION OF PENITENTS
Step into the heart of Belgium with a richly illustrated tour that captures the country’s bustling markets, medieval skylines, and quiet countryside. Each plate brings a scene to life—whether it’s the bustling stalls beneath Bruges’ towering Belfry, the serene canals of Ghent, or the stone‑cobbled streets of Brussels—offering listeners a vivid sense of place without ever leaving their seats.
The book opens in the lively market‑place of Bruges, where vendors display everything from hand‑crafted pottery to leather shoes, and the air hums with the chatter of locals switching between Flemish, French, and tentative English. Alongside this bustling portrait, the text weaves gentle historical notes, revealing how centuries of trade and tradition shape the city’s character. Throughout, dozens of detailed drawings guide the ear through Belgium’s iconic towns, charming villages, and hidden corners, making the journey as visual as it is narrative.
Language
en
Duration
~8 hours (460K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2014-07-11
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1846–1929
A Scottish advocate with a deep love of history, he turned legal training and careful research into a long career of writing vivid books about Scotland, Europe, and the past. His work ranges from political lives to travel and historical studies, with a clear interest in making history readable.
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