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100 1 _aBlackburn, Henry,
_d1830-1897
245 1 0 _aBreton Folk: An artistic tour in Brittany
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2016
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2016-11-26
508 _aProduced by Richard Tonsing, Suzanne Shell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
520 _a"Breton Folk: An Artistic Tour in Brittany" by Henry Blackburn is a travelogue complemented by illustrations, written in the late 19th century. This work offers readers an insightful exploration of Brittany, capturing the region's landscapes, local customs, and the distinctive characteristics of its people, rather than focusing on historical events or the famed antiquities. The narrative is interspersed with vivid imagery and sketches depicting the lives of the Breton folk in their traditional costumes amidst the picturesque backdrop of their rural landscape. The opening of the book introduces readers to the serene and unique atmosphere of Brittany, likening it to a secluded "western wing" of a larger house that is lesser-known yet charming among the more popular regions of France. Blackburn describes the region's natural beauty and its inhabitants' devotion to their customs, providing a sense of the artistic allure that has long captivated painters. He emphasizes Brittany's rustic charm, which includes dark costumes, charming landscapes, and a tapestry of everyday life that invites travelers to explore deeper into its cultural heart. The author hints at future adventures across various towns and villages, promising a journey that reveals the rich, unfiltered essence of Breton culture. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aBrittany (France) -- Description and travel
700 1 _aCaldecott, Randolph,
_d1846-1886
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/53600
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