02479cam a22003493u 4500 70768 UtSlPG 20260610134633.0 m cr n 260607r20231905utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 DC Robinson, A. Mary F. (Agnes Mary Frances), 1857-1944 The fields of France Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2023 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2023-05-15 Turgut Dincer, Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "The Fields of France" by Madame Mary Duclaux is a descriptive account of rural life in France, likely written in the early 20th century. This work captures the essence of French landscapes, agricultural practices, and the intimate connections between people and their environment, featuring vivid illustrations that complement the text. The narrative explores various aspects of life across different regions, including farming, food, and the rich traditions that define the rural experience. The opening of the book sets the tone with a detailed depiction of a farm in the Cantal region. It celebrates the landscape's beauty, highlighting the geological features, rolling hills, and rich biodiversity that shape the daily lives of its inhabitants. The author paints a picture of agrarian life, describing the seasonal rhythms of haymaking, cheese production, and livestock management, while also introducing characters like the elderly farmer and the diligent cowherd. Through rich imagery and anecdotal storytelling, the beginning of this work immerses readers in the pastoral charm and the challenges faced by the people of France's countryside. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: United Kingdom: Chapman and Hall, 1905 France -- Social life and customs France -- Social conditions Peasants -- France Macdougall, W. B. (William Brown), 1868-1936 https://archive.org/details/fieldsoffrancewi00ducl https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/70768 111494 111494