A little tour in France by Henry James
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"A little tour in France" by Henry James is a travel book published in 1884. James chronicles his six-week journey through provincial France, visiting towns like Tours, Bourges, Nantes, and Arles. Seeking to capture France beyond Paris, he observes ancient cathedrals, crumbling castles, and everyday life with wit and sharp detail. The book blends architecture criticism, historical commentary, and vivid encounters—from chatty nuns to shabby inns—all rendered in James's urbane, observant style
as he discovers the character of French provincial culture. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | James, Henry, 1843-1916 |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Pennell, Joseph, 1857-1926 |
| LoC No. | 23003947 |
| Title | A little tour in France |
| Note | Originally appeared under the title, "En Provence", in the Atlantic Monthly from July to November, 1883, and February, April, and May, 1884. |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Little_Tour_in_France |
| Credits |
Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) at gallica.bnf.fr) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 58.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: France, Andorra, Monaco |
| Subject | France -- Description and travel |
| Subject | James, Henry, 1843-1916 -- Travel -- France |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 28004 |
| Release Date | Feb 4, 2009 |
| Last Update | Aug 26, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 850 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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