Stearns, Samuel 1741-1809 creator text utu 2014 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Dr. Stearns's Tour from London to Paris" by Samuel Stearns is a historical account written in the late 18th century. The book chronicles the author's journey from London to Paris amidst the backdrop of the French Revolution, providing insights into the Customs, manners, and politics of France during this tumultuous period. Through Stearns's eyes, readers explore both the societal transformation occurring in France and the personal reflections of a philosopher grappling with the nature of change and liberty. The opening of the narrative describes Stearns's enthusiasm for visiting Paris, especially during the momentous occasion of the king's coronation under a new constitution. After detailing his travel arrangements and experiences at various inns along the way, he observes the changing social landscape in France upon his arrival in Calais, noting the vibrant spirit of the French people and the insistent presence of beggars. He also shares humorous anecdotes related to French customs and national practices, establishing a tone of curiosity and reflection that sets the stage for the deeper explorations of societal norms, philosophical musings, and critical observations on human behavior that will follow in the book. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2014-10-29 Produced by Chris Curnow, Val Wooff and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) Original publication data not identified France -- Social life and customs -- 18th century France -- Description and travel -- Early works to 1800 France -- History -- Revolution, 1789-1799 -- Early works to 1800 DC Original publication data not identified 01006080 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/47233 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/47233 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134103.0 47233