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100	1		_aBetham-Edwards, Matilda, _d1836-1919
245	1	0	_aHolidays in Eastern France
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2005
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2005-09-01
508			_aProduced by Distributed Proofreaders
520			_a"Holidays in Eastern France" by Matilda Betham-Edwards is a travel memoir likely written in the late 19th century. The author recounts her experiences exploring Eastern France, emphasizing visits to less-traveled areas rather than popular tourist spots. Throughout the narrative, she aims to showcase the charm of rural life, the vibrant communities, and the picturesque scenery that defines regions such as the valley of the Marne and the cities of Besançon and Troyes. The opening of the work sets a reflective tone as the author describes her escape from the hectic life of Paris during the summer heat, finding solace in the tranquil countryside. She vividly illustrates the serene landscapes, including lush fields, quaint villages, and the industrious lives of local inhabitants, from peasant farmers to educated citizens. Betham-Edwards navigates through various towns, characterizing the distinct social classes and cultural settings she encounters, while simultaneously critiquing the absence of church attendance and the changing dynamics of rural life. The author emphasizes her interest in not just the places, but the people and their stories, which she finds more compelling than mere tourist attractions. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aFrance -- Description and travel
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/8936
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