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Stroller In Europe

 
9781330601952: Doré (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

Witty travel sketches and sharp social observations from a 19th‑century traveler. This collection mixes humorous misadventures on the road with colorful portraits of Paris, London, and beyond. The voice is playful and ironic, offering vivid scenes, character humor, and reflections on culture, manners, and history as seen from the traveler’s chair.


Read as a window into mid‑1800s life, the book blends travel notes, anecdotal essays, and cultural critique. It invites readers to enjoy the sights and sounds of grand hotels, bustling streets, gardens, and salons, while savoring the author's distinctive humor and keen eye for detail.



  • Humorous hotel anecdotes and travel mishaps that feel instantly relatable.

  • Colorful vignettes of Parisian life, from the Palais Royal to café culture.

  • Social commentary on topics like class, race, and modern travel’s changing pace.

  • Vivid scenes of city life, gardens, fashion, and the rhythms of 19th‑century travel.


Ideal for readers who enjoy witty travel writing, social satire, and historically flavored portraits of European life.


Doré

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Présentation de l'éditeur

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About the Publisher

Forgotten Books is a publisher of historical writings, such as: Philosophy, Classics, Science, Religion, History, Folklore and Mythology.

Forgotten Books' Classic Reprint Series utilizes the latest technology to regenerate facsimiles of historically important writings. Careful attention has been made to accurately preserve the original format of each page whilst digitally enhancing the aged text. Read books online for free at www.forgottenbooks.org

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