| Author |
Waddington, Mary King, 1833-1923 |
| Title |
Chateau and Country Life in France
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 73.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
E-text prepared by Richard Lammers, Stephanie Bailey, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) at http://gallica.bnf.fr
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| Summary |
"Chateau and Country Life in France" by Mary King Waddington is a detailed account of rural French life as experienced by the author in the early 20th century. Written during the early 1900s, this work reflects a blend of personal narrative and social observation, delving into the social customs, family dynamics, and the serene yet rigorous lifestyle of aristocratic families residing in the French countryside. Waddington shares her experiences and insights into the workings of châteaux, the nuances of daily life, and the local politics of the period. The opening portion of the book sets the stage for Waddington's intimate exploration of life in a secluded château near the forest of Villers-Cotterets. She describes her arrival at the château, characterized by its picturesque architecture and the surrounding natural beauty. The narrative introduces her husband and the elderly proprietors of the château, providing an insight into the simple and austere lifestyle they led. As Waddington adapts to her new surroundings, she reflects on the contrasting lively atmosphere of her upbringing in America with the more restrained and serious nature of her French hosts. Through engaging recounts of daily routines, conversations over dinner, and interactions with local villagers, the opening lays a rich foundation for understanding the cultural and social fabric of early 20th-century France. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
DC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: France, Andorra, Monaco
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| Subject |
France -- Social life and customs
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
14029 |
| Release Date |
Nov 12, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 18, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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