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LoC No.: 07037532
Title: Nooks & Corners of Old Paris
Alternate Title: Nooks and Corners of Old Paris
Note: Reading ease score: 61.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Contents: Preface -- Introduction -- The Old City -- The Isle of Saint-Louis -- The left bank of the Seine -- The right bank of the river.
Credits:
Produced by Annie R. McGuire. This book was produced from
scanned images of public domain material from the Internet
Archive.
Summary: "Nooks & Corners of Old Paris" by Georges Cain is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work captures the essence and transformation of Paris through reflections on its streets, buildings, and changes in society as experienced by the author, who served as the curator of the Carnavalet Museum. With over a hundred illustrations, it aims to evoke nostalgia for old Paris while depicting the charm of its lesser-known nooks and corners. The opening of this exploration sets the scene with vivid descriptions of Parisian life, recalling the character of the city in times gone by. The author reflects on personal memories and observations of the bustling streets, narrow alleys, and the vibrant atmosphere that once defined old Paris. It portrays a city rich with history, filled with gardens and quiet corners that have largely been lost to modernization. Cain presents the charm and the chaotic beauty of a Paris that catered to the needs and customs of its residents, all while lamenting the rapid transformation that has changed its face forever. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Cain, Georges, 1856-1919
Translator: Lawton, Frederick
EBook No.: 40306
Published: Jul 23, 2012
Downloads: 72
Language: English
Subject: Paris (France) -- Description and travel
Subject: Paris (France) -- History
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: France, Andorra, Monaco
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 07037532
Title: Nooks & Corners of Old Paris
Alternate Title: Nooks and Corners of Old Paris
Note: Reading ease score: 61.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Contents: Preface -- Introduction -- The Old City -- The Isle of Saint-Louis -- The left bank of the Seine -- The right bank of the river.
Credits:
Produced by Annie R. McGuire. This book was produced from
scanned images of public domain material from the Internet
Archive.
Summary: "Nooks & Corners of Old Paris" by Georges Cain is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work captures the essence and transformation of Paris through reflections on its streets, buildings, and changes in society as experienced by the author, who served as the curator of the Carnavalet Museum. With over a hundred illustrations, it aims to evoke nostalgia for old Paris while depicting the charm of its lesser-known nooks and corners. The opening of this exploration sets the scene with vivid descriptions of Parisian life, recalling the character of the city in times gone by. The author reflects on personal memories and observations of the bustling streets, narrow alleys, and the vibrant atmosphere that once defined old Paris. It portrays a city rich with history, filled with gardens and quiet corners that have largely been lost to modernization. Cain presents the charm and the chaotic beauty of a Paris that catered to the needs and customs of its residents, all while lamenting the rapid transformation that has changed its face forever. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Cain, Georges, 1856-1919
Translator: Lawton, Frederick
EBook No.: 40306
Published: Jul 23, 2012
Downloads: 72
Language: English
Subject: Paris (France) -- Description and travel
Subject: Paris (France) -- History
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: France, Andorra, Monaco
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.