Project Gutenberg 2000-04-01 Public domain in the USA. 41 James, Henry 1843 1916 A little tour in France Originally appeared under the title, "En Provence", in the Atlantic Monthly from July to November, 1883, and February, April, and May, 1884. This etext was prepared by Nigel Lacey, Leicestershire, UK "A Little Tour in France" by Henry James is a travel narrative written in the late 19th century. The book explores the author's journey through France, particularly focusing on the charming regions beyond Paris, as he seeks to uncover the authentic character of the country and its people. James expresses a desire to move beyond the touristy confines of the capital to discover the rich culture, history, and landscapes of provincial France. The opening of the narrative introduces the author's journey, starting from Tours, which he describes as the "garden of France" and a city imbued with a bright and agreeable charm. He articulates his reflections on the difference between the idealized view of France that many Americans hold, often centered around Paris, and the vibrant realities of its provinces. At this stage, he emphasizes his encounters with the local culture, touching on architecture, history, and the natural beauty surrounding the Loire River. This first portion sets the tone for an exploration of France that is both personal and rich in cultural commentary, inviting readers to reflect on the complexities and delights of travel beyond the well-trodden paths. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en France -- Description and travel James, Henry, 1843-1916 -- Travel -- France DC Text Browsing: History - European Browsing: Travel & Geography 466235 466151 2024-09-01T12:23:03.941211 2023-10-01T11:11:51.755158 text/html text/html 466228 466144 2024-09-01T12:23:04.139225 2023-10-01T11:11:51.949171 text/html text/html 226010 2024-09-01T12:23:09.789152 application/epub+zip 233193 2024-09-01T12:23:05.455185 application/epub+zip 233193 2024-09-01T12:23:04.648179 application/epub+zip 400007 2024-09-01T12:23:13.605176 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 379019 2024-09-01T12:23:09.245154 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 376045 2022-08-01T11:53:57.146091 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 452472 452431 2024-09-01T12:23:03.595209 2023-10-01T11:11:51.463185 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 445119 2019-05-29T07:13:58 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 174749 2019-05-29T07:14:26 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 17794 2024-09-01T12:23:13.739130 application/rdf+xml 13398 2024-09-01T12:23:04.990189 image/jpeg 3724 2024-09-01T12:23:04.816175 image/jpeg 225661 2024-09-01T12:23:04.181201 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia