From a Terrace in Prague

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From a Terrace in Prague

by B. Granville (Bernard Granville) Baker

EN·~7 hours·17 chapters

Chapters

17 total
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FROM A TERRACE IN PRAGUE - BY - Lieut.-Col. B. GRANVILLE BAKER, D.S.O., F.R.G.S. - WITH 36 ILLUSTRATIONS AND ONE MAP

0:16
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THIS BOOK IS DEDICATED TO A WISE AND GENTLE LADY WHO LOOKS OUT UPON LIFE FROM A TERRACE

0:05
3

PREFACE

2:09
4

LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS

1:05
5

CHAPTER I

26:44
6

CHAPTER II

33:15
7

CHAPTER III

34:32
8

CHAPTER IV

29:24
9

CHAPTER V

29:06
10

CHAPTER VI

42:17

Description

From a sun‑lit terrace overlooking the ancient rooftops, the author invites listeners on a lyrical journey through Prague’s timeless streets. Blending personal anecdotes with the insights of scholars, chroniclers, and longtime friends, the narrative paints a vivid portrait of the city’s churches, bridges, and hidden gardens. Richly illustrated passages bring iconic landmarks—Charles Bridge, St. Vitus Cathedral, the Powder Tower—to life, while gentle humor reveals the writer’s delight in sharing beauty with others.

The first part of the book feels like a warm conversation, guiding you to imagine the scent of river mist and the echo of centuries‑old bells. Along the way, you meet historic figures and modern locals whose stories deepen the sense of Prague as a living tapestry. Listeners will come away with a fresh appreciation for the city’s layered history and the simple pleasure of viewing it through someone else’s eyes.

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Language

en

Duration

~7 hours (419K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Janet Blenkinship and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net

Release date

2007-09-27

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

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B. Granville (Bernard Granville) Baker

1870–1957

A soldier, painter, and travel writer, this early 20th-century author brought places like Constantinople, Prague, and the Balkans to life with an eye for history and atmosphere. His books often blend firsthand observation with the visual instincts of an illustrator.

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