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050 4 _aDC
100 1 _aGibbons, Herbert Adams,
_d1880-1934
245 1 0 _aRiviera Towns
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 2007-07-04
508 _aE-text prepared by Al Haines
520 _a"Riviera Towns" by Herbert Adams Gibbons is a travelogue written in the early 20th century. The book explores various picturesque towns along the French Riviera, capturing their distinct atmospheres, landscapes, and cultural essence. Through the lens of the author and his companion, the Artist, the narrative unfolds with a focus on Grasse and Cagnes, highlighting their natural beauty as well as local customs and industries. The opening of the text presents the narrator's perspective as he observes the town of Grasse from his study in Théoule, describing its allure and the missed opportunities to visit. The arrival of the Artist, fresh from New York, prompts a spontaneous trip to Grasse, where both characters engage with the town's famous perfume industry and the vibrant flora surrounding them. This interaction showcases their appreciation for beauty and nature, as well as the blend of the ordinary with the extraordinary in their explorations. Through vivid descriptions and personal reflections, the beginning sets the tone for a journey filled with artistic inspiration and cultural discovery along the Riviera. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aRiviera (France) -- Description and travel
700 1 _aHornby, Lester G.
_q(Lester George),
_d1882-1956
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/21996
999 _c63140
_d63140