A Castle in the Backyard by Betsy Draine

A Castle in the Backyard by Betsy Draine

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This title offers a glimpse of a region little known to Americans - the Dordogne Valley, its castles and prehistoric art, its walking trails and earthy cuisine - and describe the charms and mishaps of setting up housekeeping thousands of miles from home.

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A Castle in the Backyard by Betsy Draine

Chronicles the transformation of Perigord as development poses a challenge to its graceful way of life, and evokes the personal exuberance of starting over, even in mid-life. The authors offer a glimpse of a region little known to Americans - the Dordogne valley, its castles and prehistoric art, its walking trails and earthy cuisine, and more.
Betsy Draine and Michael Hinden are professors emeritus of English at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. In addition to their scholarly writing, they have translated and edited The Walnut Cookbook by Jean-Luc Toussaint.
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ISBN 13 9780299179403
ISBN 10 0299179400
Title A Castle in the Backyard
Author Betsy Draine
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Hardback
Publisher University of Wisconsin Press
Year published 2002-08-15
Number of pages 320
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.