ISBN: 9780243060818 - paris anecdote: les industries inconnues, la childebert, les oiseaux de nuit, la villa des chiffonniers, voyage de découverte du boulevard a la ... du temple paris inconnu (classic reprint) (3 résultats)

PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book is a fascinating exploration into the little-known world of unusual and often ingenious professions that thrived in 19th-century Paris. The author takes readers on a journey to meet the people behind these unique occupations, from the inventor of a coffee with a shot of alcohol to the 'arlequin', a street vendor who sold concoctions made from restaurant leftovers. Along the way, the book delves into the historical and social context that gave rise to these professions. It also raises questions about the nature of work, the value of human ingenuity, and the often overlooked resilience of people living on the margins of society. Ultimately, this book is a celebration of the human spirit and a testament to the endless ways in which people have found to survive and even thrive in the face of adversity. 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.…