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100 1 _aSanderson, John,
_d1783-1844
245 1 4 _aThe American in Paris; vol. 2 of 2
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2025
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 2025-01-08
508 _aChuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.)
520 _a"The American in Paris; vol. 2 of 2" by John Sanderson is a travel narrative written in the early 19th century. The book provides a detailed exploration of Paris, focusing on its churches, cultural practices, and society through the eyes of an American observer. It likely reflects the author's observations and experiences while traversing Parisian life, offering insights into both French and American cultural contrasts. The opening portion introduces readers to the various religious practices and notable churches in Paris, beginning with a visit to St. Roch for a mass. Sanderson provides rich descriptions of the liturgical environment, reflecting on the influence of the clergy and the changing status of religion in French society. He also contrasts the grandeur of the churches with the secular pursuits of the French people, highlighting the elegance and ritual of mass while also acknowledging the cynicism and fashion that often accompany such religious observances. The narrative captures a sense of both reverence and irony, providing a vivid portrayal of Paris's religious landscape interwoven with the complexities of changing societal values. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cLondon: Henry Colburn, Publisher, 1838
653 _aParis (France) -- Social life and customs
653 _aParis (France) -- Description and travel
856 4 _uhttps://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=nyp.33433069335622&seq=7
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/75060
999 _c115785
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