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A Frenchman in England 1784 Francois de la Rochefoucauld

A Frenchman in England 1784 By Francois de la Rochefoucauld

A Frenchman in England 1784 by Francois de la Rochefoucauld


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Originally published in 1933, this book presents an English translation of the French aristocrat Francois de La Rochefoucauld's travel memoir, Melanges 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.

A Frenchman in England 1784 Summary

A Frenchman in England 1784: Being the Melanges sur l'Angleterre of Francois de la Rochefoucauld by Francois de la Rochefoucauld

Originally published in 1933, this book presents an English translation of the French aristocrat Francois de La Rochefoucauld's travel memoir, Melanges 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.

Table of Contents

Introduction: Life of Francois de la Rochefoucauld; The visit to England; Arthur Young; Melanges sur l'Angleterre; Notes; Index.

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NLS9781107492929
9781107492929
1107492920
A Frenchman in England 1784: Being the Melanges sur l'Angleterre of Francois de la Rochefoucauld by Francois de la Rochefoucauld
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Paperback
Cambridge University Press
2015-03-12
296
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