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Title: Old and New Paris: Its History, Its People, and Its Places, v. 2
Alternate Title: Paris old & new, v. 2
Note: Reading ease score: 60.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary: "Old and New Paris: Its History, Its People, and Its Places, v. 2" by H. Sutherland Edwards is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book delves into the character and culture of Paris, exploring various social types, professions, and the intricacies of daily life in the city. The focus on unique social figures such as street vendors and domestic characters paints a rich tapestry of the urban experience during this period. At the start of the work, the author introduces several street characters, highlighting the roles and nuances of various professions in Paris, such as the cocher (cab driver), public writer, flower girl, and oyster-woman. Each character is examined through engaging anecdotes that reveal their significance and the charm of Parisian life. The descriptions not only illustrate their professional lives but also offer insights into the social hierarchies and interactions prevalent in Paris at the time, setting the stage for a comprehensive exploration of the city's vibrant culture. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Edwards, H. Sutherland (Henry Sutherland), 1828-1906
EBook No.: 42647
Published: May 5, 2013
Downloads: 122
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.
Title: Old and New Paris: Its History, Its People, and Its Places, v. 2
Alternate Title: Paris old & new, v. 2
Note: Reading ease score: 60.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
(This file was
produced from images available at The Internet Archive)
Summary: "Old and New Paris: Its History, Its People, and Its Places, v. 2" by H. Sutherland Edwards is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book delves into the character and culture of Paris, exploring various social types, professions, and the intricacies of daily life in the city. The focus on unique social figures such as street vendors and domestic characters paints a rich tapestry of the urban experience during this period. At the start of the work, the author introduces several street characters, highlighting the roles and nuances of various professions in Paris, such as the cocher (cab driver), public writer, flower girl, and oyster-woman. Each character is examined through engaging anecdotes that reveal their significance and the charm of Parisian life. The descriptions not only illustrate their professional lives but also offer insights into the social hierarchies and interactions prevalent in Paris at the time, setting the stage for a comprehensive exploration of the city's vibrant culture. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Edwards, H. Sutherland (Henry Sutherland), 1828-1906
EBook No.: 42647
Published: May 5, 2013
Downloads: 122
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.