A Frenchman in England 1784
Being the Melanges sur l'Angleterre of Francois de la Rochefoucauld
François de la Rochefoucauld author S C Roberts translator Jean Marchand editor
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Cambridge University Press
Published:12th Mar '15
Currently unavailable, and unfortunately no date known when it will be back
Originally published in 1933, this book presents an English translation of the French aristocrat François de La Rochefoucauld's travel memoir, Mélanges 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.
ISBN: 9781107492929
Dimensions: 203mm x 127mm x 17mm
Weight: 320g
296 pages