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100 1 _aBetham-Edwards, Matilda,
_d1836-1919
245 1 4 _aThe Roof of France; Or, the Causses of the Lozère
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2005
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2005-10-01
508 _aProduced by Carlo Traverso, Michelle Shephard and Distributed Proofreaders. HTML version by Al Haines.
520 _a"The Roof of France; Or, the Causses of the Lozère" by Matilda Betham-Edwards is a travel narrative written during the late 19th century. This work is the third volume in the author's travels in France, offering readers a vivid exploration of the lesser-known landscapes of Lozère, particularly its striking limestone plateaus, known as the Causses, and their unique geological and cultural features. At the start of the book, the author introduces her readers to the mesmerizing region of the Lozère, detailing its breathtaking contrasts between the barren, rugged Causses and the fertile valleys below. She shares her personal journey, inspired by English acquaintances, to uncover the marvels of this remote area that few travelers have ventured to explore. The opening portion elaborates on her travels from the town of Le Puy to Mende, amidst stunning natural landscapes, as well as her encounters with the region's distinct culture and the resilient peasant communities that inhabit it. The narrative sets a tone of adventure and discovery, inviting readers into a richly descriptive experience of rural France that blends travelogue with insights into local life and traditions. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aLozère (France : Dept.) -- Description and travel
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/9073
999 _c50919
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