| Author |
Mercier-Thoinnet |
| Title |
Souvenirs de voyage
dans le midi de la France... dans la Ligurie, à Gênes, Rome, Naples... sur l'Adriatique, dans l'Albanie... la Dalmatie, l'Illyri
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| Credits |
Produced by Zoran Stefanovic, Eric Vautier and the Online Distributed Proofreaders Europe at http://dp.rastko.net. This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica)
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| Summary |
"Souvenirs de Voyage" by M. et Mme Mercier-Thoinnet is a travel memoir likely written in the early 19th century. The work reflects on their journey through various picturesque locations in southern France and Italy, documenting their experiences along the way. The memoir captures the significance of travel as a means of education and enlightenment, while showcasing the beauty of the landscapes and cultures they encounter. The opening of the memoir sets the stage for a journey that begins with a sentimental farewell to their child, as the authors express their gratitude for leaving him in the care of loved ones. Their travels commence in a diligence heading from Nantes to Bordeaux, where they observe the rapid agricultural developments in the region. Through detailed descriptions, they explore towns like Montaigu, La Rochelle, and Saintes, highlighting the local cultures, historical significance, and agrarian practices encountered during their travels, all while remaining reflective about broader societal themes such as progress and the importance of education through exploration. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
French |
| LoC Class |
D: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere
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| Subject |
Europe -- Description and travel
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
20829 |
| Release Date |
Mar 15, 2007 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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