02507cam a22003133u 4500 20296 UtSlPG 20260610133453.0 m cr n 260607r2007||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 DC Carr, John, Sir, 1772-1832 The stranger in France Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2007 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2007-01-06 Produced by Robert Connal, Wilelmina Maillière and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) at http://gallica.bnf.fr) "The Stranger in France: or, A Tour from Devonshire to Paris" by John Carr is a travel narrative written in the early 19th century. The book recounts the author's experiences during a journey from England to France, reflecting on the social and political transformations occurring in France following the Revolution. Through the eyes of Carr and his companions, the narrative captures the encounters with various characters, including French emigrants and locals, illuminating their stories and sentiments against the backdrop of a changing political landscape. At the start of the book, the author describes the atmosphere in Devonshire and Southampton as he prepares to embark on his journey to France. He reflects on the historical significance of Torr Abbey, where he spends time before sailing, drawing connections between past events and present sentiments. Following their departure, Carr and his companions face various experiences, including interactions with French emigrants at Southampton, who express deep emotions as they prepare to return to their homeland after years of separation due to the Revolution. The initial chapters set the tone for a blend of historical context, personal observation, and social commentary as the characters navigate through an intriguing and evolving world. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified France -- Description and travel Paris (France) -- Description and travel https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/20296 61567 61567