Seeking Provence by Nicholas Woodsworth
A region steeped in fable and myth, Provence can accurately be called on the cultural crossroads of European history. This title presents details of life in Provence and provides a refreshing antidote to the rose and romantic view of it being a perennial sunny destination for tourists.
'.. When I knock off that one, a squat travelbook beckons, "Seeking Provence: Old Myths, New Paths," part of a British series from Haus Publishing called Armchair Traveller, distributed in the United States by Consortium. Like Tuscany, Provence has been trampled over by too many writers in recent years. But Nicholas Woodsworth, a former Africa correspondent for the Financial Times and a Provencal by marriage, looks as though he could break the curse of Mayle. I'm giving him a chance. Labor Day in Provence in New York. That is an unbeatable combination.' -- William Grimes New York Times 20080829 'I enjoyed his quest more than I have enjoyed any other book on Provence since I re-read James Pope-Hennessy's Aspects of Provence. Believe me, that's saying something.' -- Anthony Peregrine Sunday Telegraph 20080829 'As one of European history's cultural crossroads, the French region of Provence has long served to inspire artists, poets, troubadours and the rich set looking for fine wine and summer romance. Having long lived in the region, the author sets out on a journey to discover the true heritage of this land. It's a stimulating read for Francophiles old and new!' Symmetry Magazine 2009
Nicholas Woodsworth, who lives in Aix-en-Provence, was the staff travel writer at the "Financial Times" from 1989 to 2003.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781905791552 |
| ISBN 10 | 1905791550 |
| Title | Seeking Provence |
| Author | Nicholas Woodsworth |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | The Armchair Traveller at the Bookhaus |
| Year published | 2008-07-01 |
| Number of pages | 393 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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