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100 1 _aLemaistre, J. G.
_q(John Gustavus),
_d-1840
245 1 2 _aA rough sketch of modern Paris
250 _a2nd edition.
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2024
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2024-01-02
508 _aSonya Schermann and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"A Rough Sketch of Modern Paris" by J.G. Lemaistre is a collection of letters documenting society, manners, public curiosities, and amusements in Paris, written in the early 19th century. The work captures the author's observations and experiences as he navigates post-revolutionary France, exploring interactions in a city ripe for social change. Through his letters, Lemaistre provides insights into the contrasting classes within Parisian society and the vibrant life of the capital during this transitional period. At the start of the volume, Lemaistre describes his journey from England to Paris, detailing his impressions upon arrival. He recounts his travels, highlights the differences between English and French customs, and expresses his amazement at entering a city that had been embroiled in revolutionary turmoil. The opening letters mainly focus on his experiences with customs officials, the challenges of finding lodging, and the early impressions of the city's architecture and residents. He sets the stage for further exploration of the Parisian landscape, promising readers future insights into the city's rich cultural and social life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cLondon: J. Johnson, 1803
653 _aParis (France) -- Description and travel
856 4 _uhttps://archive.org/details/roughsketchofmod00lema
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/72601
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