The fields of France : with twenty illustrations in color by A. Mary F. Robinson
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"The Fields of France" by Madame Mary Duclaux is a descriptive account of rural life in France, likely written in the early 20th century. This work captures the essence of French landscapes, agricultural practices, and the intimate connections between people and their environment, featuring vivid illustrations that complement the text. The narrative explores various aspects of life across different regions, including farming, food, and the rich traditions that define the rural experience.
The opening of the book sets the tone with a detailed depiction of a farm in the Cantal region. It celebrates the landscape's beauty, highlighting the geological features, rolling hills, and rich biodiversity that shape the daily lives of its inhabitants. The author paints a picture of agrarian life, describing the seasonal rhythms of haymaking, cheese production, and livestock management, while also introducing characters like the elderly farmer and the diligent cowherd. Through rich imagery and anecdotal storytelling, the beginning of this work immerses readers in the pastoral charm and the challenges faced by the people of France's countryside. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Robinson, A. Mary F. (Agnes Mary Frances), 1857-1944 |
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| Illustrator | Macdougall, W. B. (William Brown), 1868-1936 |
| Title | The fields of France : with twenty illustrations in color |
| Original Publication | United Kingdom: Chapman and Hall, 1905. |
| Credits | Turgut Dincer, Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 63.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: France, Andorra, Monaco |
| Subject | France -- Social life and customs |
| Subject | France -- Social conditions |
| Subject | Peasants -- France |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 70768 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-70768-6 |
| Release Date | May 15, 2023 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 483 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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