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The Spell of Belgium

By Isabel Anderson
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The author combines personal diplomatic memoir, travel sketches, and cultural history to portray Belgium's cities, landscapes, and people before and during the war. Chapters move from life in Brussels and royal and political context to medieval architecture, guild-halls, tapestries, painters, and contemporary literature, alongside practical pieces on motoring in Flanders and regional legends. Wartime material includes battlefield descriptions, letters from the front, and accounts of relief work. Illustrated plates and a map accompany evocations of workshops, lace-making, and urban scenes, producing a blend of anecdote, art history, and eyewitness reportage.

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Isabel Anderson

Isabel Anderson was an American author known for her travel writing and fiction. Her works often explore themes of love and adventure, reflecting her experiences in various cultures. Among her notable titles is "Polly the Pagan: Her Lost Love Letters," which showcases her ability to blend personal narrative with broader cultural observations. Additionally, her travel books, such as "The Spell of Belgium" and "The Spell of Japan," offer readers vivid insights into the places she visited, capturing the essence of each locale. Anderson's writing contributes to the literary heritage of early 20th-century American literature.

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