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_aFernay, Jacques, _d1849- |
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| 245 | 1 | 3 | _aUn grand français du XVIIme siècle : Pierre Paul Riquet et le canal du Midi |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2018 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2018-04-17 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced by Claudine Corbasson, Christian Boissonnas 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"Un grand français du XVIIme siècle : Pierre Paul Riquet et le canal du Midi" by Jacques Fernay is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book chronicles the life and achievements of Pierre-Paul Riquet, focusing on his pivotal role in the creation of the Canal du Midi, one of the most significant engineering projects of the 17th century. It aims to portray Riquet as a remarkable figure whose efforts had a lasting impact on France's infrastructure and economy. At the start of the book, the reader is introduced to a vibrant setting in Béziers in July 1604, where the household of messire Riquet is abuzz with preparations for the baptism of his newborn son. The narrative paints a detailed picture of Riquet's charisma and social connections through the arrival of family and friends, each characterized by their distinct personalities and professions. As the story unfolds, celebratory discussions touch upon the challenges posed by poor roads, setting the stage for Riquet's future aspirations of improving transportation and commerce through his ambitious canal project. The opening highlights Riquet's enduring quest for connectivity and prosperity, foreshadowing the monumental work that he would later accomplish. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
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| 653 | _aRiquet de Bonrepos, Pierre-Paul, 1604-1680 | ||
| 653 | _aCanal du Midi (France) -- History | ||
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