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100 1 _aPinkney, lieutenant-colonel
_q(Ninian),
_d1776-1825
245 1 0 _aTravels through the South of France and the Interior of Provinces of Provence and Languedoc in the Years 1807 and 1808
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2007
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2007-04-30
508 _aProduced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) at http://gallica.bnf.fr)
520 _a"Travels through the South of France and the Interior of Provinces of Provence and Languedoc" by Lieutenant-Colonel Pinkney is a travelogue written in the early 19th century. The book chronicles the author's adventurous journey through various regions of France, exploring the local culture, landscapes, and personal encounters along his route. It aims to provide a detailed and intimate glimpse into the aspects of French life during that period, enriched by the author's observations and reflections. The opening of the travelogue begins with the author revealing his long-held desire to visit France, prompting his voyage that begins from Baltimore to Liverpool before heading to Calais. During this journey, he meets Captain Eliab Jones, a colorful character with a background full of adventures at sea. Their discussions provide insight into the character of travelers and traders of the era, as well as the nuances of maritime life. After reaching Liverpool and briefly exploring insights about England, Pinkney's excitement builds as he approaches his destination of France, heralding the myriad experiences he anticipates, from bustling markets to scenic countryside. (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/21256
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