
Yearning to experience the vast and varied scenery of Norway, the narrator sets out to turn a simple travel sketch into a comprehensive portrait of the whole country. He quickly discovers that the land’s enormity defies any short itinerary, forcing him to choose between the dramatic fjords of the west and the remote north. Determined, he sketches a plan that balances ambition with the limited time he has, promising listeners a day‑by‑day account of his quest.
The adventure begins in Amsterdam and soon unfolds across Europe’s railways and seas. After a brisk lunch in Osnabrück and a night spent on a storm‑tossed ferry to Copenhagen, he navigates bustling stations, helpful porters, and a lively mix of travelers, all while noting the quirks of each locale. Along the Danish coast, the narrative captures glimpses of tranquil seas, elegant estates, and dense beech woods, setting the tone for the larger Norwegian journey that lies ahead.
Full title
Door Noorwegen De Aarde en haar Volken, 1908
Language
nl
Duration
~1 hours (113K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net/
Release date
2007-03-22
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects
A little-known Dutch travel writer whose surviving books turn journeys into vivid, curious reading, with an eye for landscape, local life, and the pleasure of discovery.
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