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In this vivid early‑19th‑century account, the author invites listeners to wander through the hidden valleys and rugged peaks of Saxony’s Upper Ore Mountains. With a blend of personal reminiscence and careful observation, he paints the landscape—from silver‑sparkling streams and moss‑covered cliffs to the quiet, pine‑shaded hollows where humble miners once lived. The prose captures both the joy of youthful hikes and a heartfelt plea to recognize the region’s natural and cultural worth.
Beyond picturesque scenery, the work challenges the prevailing dismissive attitudes toward the area, offering clear explanations of its mineral springs, historic spa towns, and the everyday life of its inhabitants. The narrator’s candid voice combines scholarly curiosity with a genuine love of nature, making the guide useful for both seasoned travelers and curious listeners. As a result, the listener is left with a richer appreciation of a region often overlooked in favour of more famed Alpine vistas.
Language
de
Duration
~3 hours (220K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by SLUB: Sächsische Landesbibliothek - Staats - und Universitätsbibliothek Dresden at http://www.slub-dresden.de )
Release date
2017-03-25
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
1785–1839
A pastor from the Ore Mountains who helped give the Erzgebirge dialect a lasting literary voice, he is remembered as an early pioneer of regional dialect poetry. His life and work are closely tied to Johanngeorgenstadt and Breitenbrunn in Saxony.
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