02157cam a22003013u 45000010005000000030007000050050017000120060002000290070005000310080041000360400011000770410017000880500007001051000040001122450031001522640051001833000047002343360026002813370026003073380036003335000031003695080041004005201273004415340045017146530037017598560042017969990017018388936UtSlPG20260610133228.0mcr n260607r2005||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aDC1 aBetham-Edwards, Matilda,d1836-191910aHolidays in Eastern France 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2005  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2005-09-01  aProduced by Distributed Proofreaders  a"Holidays in Eastern France" by Matilda Betham-Edwards is a travel memoir likely written in the late 19th century. The author recounts her experiences exploring Eastern France, emphasizing visits to less-traveled areas rather than popular tourist spots. Throughout the narrative, she aims to showcase the charm of rural life, the vibrant communities, and the picturesque scenery that defines regions such as the valley of the Marne and the cities of Besançon and Troyes.  The opening of the work sets a reflective tone as the author describes her escape from the hectic life of Paris during the summer heat, finding solace in the tranquil countryside. She vividly illustrates the serene landscapes, including lush fields, quaint villages, and the industrious lives of local inhabitants, from peasant farmers to educated citizens. Betham-Edwards navigates through various towns, characterizing the distinct social classes and cultural settings she encounters, while simultaneously critiquing the absence of church attendance and the changing dynamics of rural life. The author emphasizes her interest in not just the places, but the people and their stories, which she finds more compelling than mere tourist attractions. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aFrance -- Description and travel40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/8936  c50856d50856