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South-Eastern France

by Augustus J. C. Hare
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Book cover type: Paperback
  • ISBN13: 9789354219306
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Subject: N/A
  • Publisher: Alpha Edition
  • Publisher Imprint: Alpha Edition
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  • Pages: 610
  • Original Price: USD 37.67
  • Language: English
  • Edition: N/A
  • Item Weight: 885 grams
  • BISAC Subject(s): World

Augustus J. C. Hare's South-Eastern France opens like a kindly, informed companion to Provence and the Alps. Discoveries make the past speak. Equal parts travel guide france and historical travelogue, Hare balances practical routes with lively observation, attending to architecture, local custom and the small, telling details that locate a place in time. The tone is instructive without pedantry, descriptive without romanticising - detail and anecdote combine so readers gain a sense of place rather than merely a list of sites. Its perspective is shaped by the context of nineteenth century france, a social and topographical snapshot that rewards curious reading. The book offers orientation for travellers and colour for readers at home, bringing southeastern france regions into a subtly animated focus. Collectors recognise its pedigree among victorian travel literature; lovers of classic travel writing return to Hare for his clear, companionable voice. Its arrangement of observation and itinerary means it functions both as a practical travel guide france and as a subtle cultural record - practical notes and reflective passages sit side by side. Though anecdotal at times, Hare's sketches remain a sound source for french regional history, registering customs and local chronologies before modern tourism remade the landscape. From lavender lanes to mountain passes, provence and alps come into sharp relief under his pen. Readers drawn to european travel classics will appreciate the blend of reportage and reflection; those building an armchair travelers collection or searching for a history enthusiasts gift will find both readability and research value here. For anyone curious about 1800s france exploration and the provincial rhythms that shaped identity, Hare offers a measured, persuasive witness. As a recovered voice from the period, his pages both charm and provoke inquiry into social change. Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today - a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike.

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