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Beyond the Tweed: A Tour of Scotland in 1858
Beyond the Tweed A Tour of Scotland in 1858 Author:Theodor Fontane, Bernhard Von Lepel The author is a very convivial travelling companion?enthusiastic, full of information (immersed in Scottish legend, and particularly, history, which he uses with a light touch) and as eager to describe his contacts with people as to give impressions of buildings and landscapes. He must also be one of the first to comment critically on the growin... more »g commercialization of the ?sightseeing industry? through advertising and the exploitation of heritage. This is a book that should appeal to all travelers to or in Scotland.« less