A Frenchman in England 1784 - Couverture souple

Rochefoucauld, Francois De La

 
9781107492929: A Frenchman in England 1784

Synopsis

Originally published in 1933, this book presents an English translation of the French aristocrat François de La Rochefoucauld's travel memoir, Mélanges sur l'Angleterre. The text provides a detailed account of English manners and customs, together with a record of two journeys through Suffolk and Norfolk undertaken by La Rochefoucauld during 1784. An editorial introduction, comprehensive textual notes and illustrative figures are also included. This is a highly readable book that will be of value to anyone with an interest in travel writing and the history of East Anglia.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

Originally published in 1933, this book presents an English translation of the French aristocrat François de La Rochefoucauld's travel memoir, Mélanges sur l'Angleterre. The text provides a detailed account of English manners and customs, together with a record of two journeys through Suffolk and Norfolk undertaken by La Rochefoucauld during 1784. An editorial introduction, comprehensive textual notes and illustrative figures are also included. This is a highly readable book that will be of value to anyone with an interest in travel writing and the history of East Anglia.

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