A Wild Herb Soup by Emilie Carles

A Wild Herb Soup by Emilie Carles

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The memoirs of French countrywoman Emilie Carles who was born in 1900 into the conservative, patriarchal world of a poor peasant community in the Alps of southern France. Her account reflects the turbulent history of the 20th century and her role as pacifist, educator, environmentalist and mother.

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A Wild Herb Soup by Emilie Carles

Born in 1900 into the rigidly conservative patriarchal world of a poor and isolated peasant community in the High Alps of south-eastern France, Emilie Carles became a staunch pacifist, educator, mother, farmer and fierce campaigner to protect her landscape and environment. In this autobiography she draws on all these ingredients of her invigorating life story from the mountain country around Briancon. As a close observer of her community, she reveals a sensitivity to the comedy of everyday life, telling a story which is moving, grim and often tragic, but never sentimental. The book reflects the turbulent history of the 20th century, yet also the ferocious pride of a rural community.
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ISBN 13 9780575050679
ISBN 10 0575050675
Title A Wild Herb Soup
Author Emilie Carles
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Hardback
Publisher Orion Publishing Co
Year published 1991-06-06
Number of pages 304
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.