Explore rural France in 1814 through a traveler’s eyes—watch farms, villages, and daily life come to light.
This nonfiction work follows a journey from Dieppe to the Pyrenees and back, offering firsthand observations of people, work, and the land. It blends practical notes on crops, farming tools, markets, and village routines with vivid scenes of mountains, rivers, and towns along the way.
- See early-19th-century farming in action, from turnips and trefoils to Indian corn, with comments on soil and climate.
- Discover towns and landscapes across Paris, Tarascon, Foix, Toulouse, Aurillac, and beyond, including mining and mountain scenery.
- Read about rural industry, ploughing methods, and livestock care, plus nuanced notes on social conditions and daily life.
- Enjoy detailed portraits of places like Tarascon, Montauban, and Aurillac, with memorable field and roadside observations.
Ideal for readers of travel writing, historical agriculture, and fascination with early 1800s France’s rural life and landscapes.
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Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book describes the author's travels with a companion from Dieppe to Montpellier in 1814, with a particular focus on the agriculture and social life of the regions they passed through. The author was particularly struck by the differences between the agricultural practices and landscapes of France and his native England. The author presents their observations as an informed traveler, highlighting the contrast between the two countries during a period of great change. This book provides valuable insights into the social and economic condition of France during a pivotal period of change. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781331956846_0
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Vendeur : PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, Etats-Unis
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781331956846
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Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781331956846
Quantité disponible : 15 disponible(s)
Vendeur : Revaluation Books, Exeter, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : Brand New. 145 pages. 8.43x5.85x0.73 inches. This item is printed on demand. N° de réf. du vendeur zk1331956846
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