Brittany by Dorothy Menpes
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| Illustrator | Menpes, Mortimer, 1855-1938 |
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| Author | Menpes, Dorothy |
| Title | Brittany |
| Note | Reading ease score: 68.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Greg Bergquist, Melissa McDaniel, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http: //www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive/American Libraries (http: //archive.org/details/americana) |
| Summary | "Brittany" by Dorothy Menpes is a travelogue written in the early 20th century. This work explores the rich cultural and geographical landscape of Brittany, France, focusing on its towns, people, and traditions. The narrative likely paints vivid pictures of local life, particularly highlighting the fishing industry and the picturesque villages that characterize the region. The opening of "Brittany" introduces the village of Douarnénez, a key fishing hub known for its sardine industry. Menpes vividly describes the animated scene as fishermen return with their catches, transforming the quiet village into a lively spectacle filled with the clatter of wooden shoes and the presence of bustling fishermen and women at work. Through detailed observations, the author conveys the community's reliance on the sea, the picturesque beauty of the surroundings, and the contrasts between the energetic fishermen and the more subdued local villagers, setting the stage for a rich exploration of Breton life and culture. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: France, Andorra, Monaco |
| Subject | Brittany (France) -- Description and travel |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 42954 |
| Release Date | Jun 15, 2013 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 104 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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