Curious Histories of Nice, France
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Curious Histories of Nice, France by Margo Lestz
Do you know why the Queen of England used to ride around Nice in a little cart pulled by a donkey? Or why the Apollo Fountain in Place Massena doesn't look very happy? You will after you read this book. It is not a city guide in the traditional sense. It won't give you tour route suggestions or restaurant recommendations. It is, however, filled with stories about the people and events that have left their mark on this city - all told in an entertaining and easy to read style. You will meet the laundress who symbolizes the spirit of Nice, and travel the zigzagging path this city took to becoming French. You will discover dastardly crimes and learn about some of the traditions and celebrations that Nice has fiercely guarded throughout its long history. The book is divided into four parts: Before France, Trail of Tourism, Disaster and Dastardly Deeds, and Taste of Tradition. In each part, you'll find an overview or comment on the subject, followed by several related short stories. Most stories have What to See and Fun Facts sections at the end which give additional tips and information. This is a guide for those who want to really get under the skin of the city. The author, Margo Lestz has had a home in Nice for 8 years. Her keen interest in history and knack for research has enabled her to uncover these curious histories that make Nice the city it is today.
Lestz, Margo: - Margo Lestz is American by birth but now divides her time between London, England and Nice, France (with a few other places thrown in for good measure). She enjoys the fact that life in a foreign country is never dull and every day is a new learning experience. She describes herself as a perpetual student and is always taking some kind of course or researching a moment in history that has caught her fancy. She's curious by nature and always wondering who, what, why, when, where, and how. Margo shares her adventures (and her questions) with Jeff, her husband of many years. She enjoys travel, history, observing cultures and traditions - and then writing about them, of course.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780993137136 |
| ISBN 10 | 099313713X |
| Title | Curious Histories of Nice, France |
| Author | Margo Lestz |
| Series | Curious Histories |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Boo-Tickety Publishing |
| Year published | 2015-06-03 |
| Number of pages | 144 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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