A Frenchman in England 1784
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.
Product details
March 2015Paperback
9781107492929
296 pages
203 × 127 × 17 mm
0.32kg
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Table of Contents
- Introduction: Life of Francois de la Rochefoucauld
- The visit to England
- Arthur Young
- Mélanges sur l'Angleterre
- Notes
- Index.