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| Author | Carr, John, Sir, 1772-1832 |
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| Title | The stranger in France : or, a tour from Devonshire to Paris illustrated by engravings in aqua tint of sketches taken on the spot. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 52.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
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Produced by Robert Connal, Wilelmina Maillière and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) at http://gallica.bnf.fr) |
| Summary | "The Stranger in France: or, A Tour from Devonshire to Paris" by John Carr is a travel narrative written in the early 19th century. The book recounts the author's experiences during a journey from England to France, reflecting on the social and political transformations occurring in France following the Revolution. Through the eyes of Carr and his companions, the narrative captures the encounters with various characters, including French emigrants and locals, illuminating their stories and sentiments against the backdrop of a changing political landscape. At the start of the book, the author describes the atmosphere in Devonshire and Southampton as he prepares to embark on his journey to France. He reflects on the historical significance of Torr Abbey, where he spends time before sailing, drawing connections between past events and present sentiments. Following their departure, Carr and his companions face various experiences, including interactions with French emigrants at Southampton, who express deep emotions as they prepare to return to their homeland after years of separation due to the Revolution. The initial chapters set the tone for a blend of historical context, personal observation, and social commentary as the characters navigate through an intriguing and evolving world. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: France, Andorra, Monaco |
| Subject | France -- Description and travel |
| Subject | Paris (France) -- Description and travel |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 20296 |
| Release Date | Jan 6, 2007 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 90 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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