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100 1 _aAllen, Percy,
_d1872-1959
245 1 0 _aBurgundy: The Splendid Duchy. Stories and Sketches in South Burgundy
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2014
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2014-08-26
508 _aProduced by Matthias Grammel, Ann Jury and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"Burgundy: The Splendid Duchy. Stories and Sketches in South Burgundy" by Percy Allen is a collection of travel narratives and historical sketches written in the early 20th century. The work explores the rich history, culture, and landscapes of South Burgundy, revealing the deeper significance of places often overshadowed by their sense of familiarity, particularly for English readers. The narrative highlights the transitions of power in the region from Roman civilization to the ducal rule, weaving in local legends and anecdotes about its inhabitants and their traditions. The opening of this volume introduces the village of St.-Léger-sous-Beuvray during a lively hiring fair known as Louée, where locals gather to make seasonal employment arrangements amid cheerful festivities. The atmosphere is vibrant, filled with sounds of celebration, colorful stalls, and engaging characters, from peasants seeking work to children delighting in the event. As the narrator observes the day's events, he hints at the historical and mythical significance of the nearby Mont Beuvray, alluding to its ancient origins and the legendary tales that envelop it, setting the stage for a deeper exploration of the complexities and charm of Burgundy as the journey unfolds. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aBurgundy (France) -- Description and travel
700 1 _aNash, Marjorie,
_d1887-1980
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/46689
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