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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

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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