Frenchman in England 1784 - Being the Melanges Sur L''angleterre of Francois De La Rochefoucauld

Klappentext 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. Zusammenfassung 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. Inhaltsverzeichnis Introduction: Life of Francois de la Rochefoucauld; The visit to England; Arthur Young; Mélanges sur l'Angleterre; Notes; Index.

Product details

• Authors: Francois de La Rochefoucauld, Francois De La Rochefoucauld
• Assisted by: Jean Marchand (Editor), Marchand Jean (Editor), S. C. Roberts (Translation), Roberts S. C. (Translation)
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 12.03.2015
• EAN: 9781107492929
• ISBN: 978-1-107-49292-9
• No. of pages: 296
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > Regional and national histories; Modern history to 20th century: c 1700 to c 1900, European History, TRAVEL / Essays & Travelogues, East Anglia, HISTORY / Europe / Great Britain / Georgian Era (1714-1837), TRAVEL / Europe / Great Britain, HISTORY / Europe / Great Britain / Victorian Era (1837-1901), 19th century, c 1800 to c 1899, 18th century, c 1700 to c 1799, British & Irish history, Classic Travel Writing, C 1700 To C 1800