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Montaigne Hydrologue

by Jean Le Geard
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Book cover type: Hardcover
  • ISBN13: 9781025846545
  • Binding: Hardcover
  • Subject: N/A
  • Publisher: Tradd Street Press
  • Publisher Imprint: Tradd Street Press
  • Publication Date:
  • Pages: 126
  • Original Price: GBP 23.95
  • Language: English
  • Edition: N/A
  • Item Weight: 359 grams
  • BISAC Subject(s): European / French

"Montaigne Hydrologue" is a specialized scholarly study by Jean Le Geard that examines Michel de Montaigne's fascination with hydrology and mineral waters, as documented in his "Journal de voyage". The work offers a detailed exploration of the famous essayist's travels through Europe, specifically focusing on his analytical approach to the various thermal springs and spas he visited in France, Germany, and Italy.

Le Geard investigates how Montaigne's search for health relief informed his empirical observations, leading him to record the medicinal properties of waters and the healthcare practices of the 16th century with remarkable scrutiny. By analyzing these travel accounts, the author reveals a lesser-known side of the Renaissance philosopher-one that balances humanistic reflection with a proto-scientific curiosity about the natural world. This volume is an essential resource for readers interested in French Renaissance literature, the history of medicine, and the evolution of travelogues. It highlights the profound connection between Montaigne's physical experiences and his broader philosophical inquiries, making it a significant contribution to the understanding of his masterwork, "The Essays".

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.

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