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A Frenchman in England 1784

A Frenchman in England 1784

A Frenchman in England 1784

Being the Melanges sur l'Angleterre of Francois de la Rochefoucauld
Francois de La Rochefoucauld
Jean Marchand
S. C. Roberts
March 2015
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Paperback
9781107492929
CAD$45.95
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    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.

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    March 2015
    Paperback
    9781107492929
    296 pages
    203 × 127 × 17 mm
    0.32kg
    Available

    Table of Contents

    • Introduction: Life of Francois de la Rochefoucauld
    • The visit to England
    • Arthur Young
    • Mélanges sur l'Angleterre
    • Notes
    • Index.
    • Francois de La Rochefoucauld
    • Editor
    • Jean Marchand
    • Translator
    • S. C. Roberts