02530cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000530011324500240016626400510019030000470024133600260028833700260031433800360034050000310037650801190040752015100052653400450203665300370208165300380211885600430215699900170219913044UtSlPG20260610133317.0mcr n260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aDC1 aBlessington, Marguerite, Countess of,d1789-184914aThe Idler in France 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2004  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2004-07-28  aE-text prepared by Robert Connal, Keith M. Eckrich, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team  a"The Idler in France" by Marguerite Gardiner, the Countess of Blessington, is a travelogue written in the early 19th century that captures the author's observations and reflections on her experiences in France. The book chronicles her journey through various towns, including Nîmes, revealing not just the cultural and historical context of these places, but also her personal sentiments toward their architecture and lifestyle. The narrative seems to blend elements of a social commentary with rich descriptions of ancient ruins, art, and the daily lives of the locals, making it an engaging piece for readers interested in travel and history.  At the start of "The Idler in France," the Countess recounts her arrival in Nîmes, expressing her delight in the town's well-preserved Roman antiquities, particularly the Amphitheatre and the Maison Carrée. She describes the improvements she observes in the region, from the cleanliness of the townspeople to the lively atmosphere replacing the previously stagnant environment. The opening sets a tone of appreciation for history, art, and architecture, illustrated through her detailed descriptions of historical sites and her contemplations on the passage of time, against the vibrant backdrop of contemporary French life. This combination of historical exploration with personal reflection invites readers to travel alongside her through both the physical and emotional landscapes of 19th-century France. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aFrance -- Description and travel  aFrance -- Social life and customs40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/13044  c54438d54438