Pinkney, lieutenant-colonel (Ninian) 1776-1825 creator text utu 2007 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Travels through the South of France and the Interior of Provinces of Provence and Languedoc" by Lieutenant-Colonel Pinkney is a travelogue written in the early 19th century. The book chronicles the author's adventurous journey through various regions of France, exploring the local culture, landscapes, and personal encounters along his route. It aims to provide a detailed and intimate glimpse into the aspects of French life during that period, enriched by the author's observations and reflections. The opening of the travelogue begins with the author revealing his long-held desire to visit France, prompting his voyage that begins from Baltimore to Liverpool before heading to Calais. During this journey, he meets Captain Eliab Jones, a colorful character with a background full of adventures at sea. Their discussions provide insight into the character of travelers and traders of the era, as well as the nuances of maritime life. After reaching Liverpool and briefly exploring insights about England, Pinkney's excitement builds as he approaches his destination of France, heralding the myriad experiences he anticipates, from bustling markets to scenic countryside. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2007-04-30 Produced by Chuck Greif 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) Original publication data not identified France -- Description and travel DC Original publication data not identified 49032399 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/21256 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/21256 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133505.0 21256