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100 1 _aCain, Georges,
_d1856-1919
245 1 0 _aNooks & Corners of Old Paris
246 1 _aNooks and Corners of Old Paris
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2012
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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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2012-07-23
505 0 _aPreface -- Introduction -- The Old City -- The Isle of Saint-Louis -- The left bank of the Seine -- The right bank of the river.
508 _aProduced by Annie R. McGuire. This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Internet Archive.
520 _a"Nooks & Corners of Old Paris" by Georges Cain is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work captures the essence and transformation of Paris through reflections on its streets, buildings, and changes in society as experienced by the author, who served as the curator of the Carnavalet Museum. With over a hundred illustrations, it aims to evoke nostalgia for old Paris while depicting the charm of its lesser-known nooks and corners. The opening of this exploration sets the scene with vivid descriptions of Parisian life, recalling the character of the city in times gone by. The author reflects on personal memories and observations of the bustling streets, narrow alleys, and the vibrant atmosphere that once defined old Paris. It portrays a city rich with history, filled with gardens and quiet corners that have largely been lost to modernization. Cain presents the charm and the chaotic beauty of a Paris that catered to the needs and customs of its residents, all while lamenting the rapid transformation that has changed its face forever. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aParis (France) -- Description and travel
653 _aParis (France) -- History
700 1 _aLawton, Frederick
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/40306
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