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Title: Seets i' Paris
Sammywell Grimes's trip with his old chum Billy Baccus, his opinion o' th' French, and th' French opinion o' th' exhibition he made ov hissen

Note: Reading ease score: 74.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: Produced by David Widger from page images generously
provided by the Internet Archive

Summary: "Seets i' Paris" by John Hartley is a humorous novel set in the late 19th century that follows the travels of the main character, Sammywell Grimes, and his friend Billy Baccus as they embark on a trip to Paris. The book offers a satirical glimpse into their experiences and misadventures in the French capital, highlighting their distinct Yorkshire dialect and perspective. Through their journey, the story explores themes of culture shock, camaraderie, and the contrast between English and French societies. The opening of the novel introduces Sammywell Grimes as he reluctantly decides to recount his trip to Paris, primarily due to the presence of his companion, Billy, who has his own struggles and health issues. Their conversation showcases their contrasting views, as Billy is skeptical of the trip and expresses concerns about his health, while Sammywell is eager to experience the wonders of Paris. As the two friends set off, Sammywell reflects on their relationship, local critiques of Parisian culture, and the amusing banter between them, establishing a comedic tone for the journey ahead. The opening establishes a foundation for both character development and comedic mischief, inviting readers to join their escapades. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Hartley, John, 1839-1915

EBook No.: 45927

Published: Jun 10, 2014

Downloads: 54

Language: English

Subject: Paris (France) -- Fiction

Subject: British -- France -- Paris -- Fiction

Subject: Dialect literature, English -- England -- Yorkshire

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

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Title: Seets i' Paris
Sammywell Grimes's trip with his old chum Billy Baccus, his opinion o' th' French, and th' French opinion o' th' exhibition he made ov hissen

Note: Reading ease score: 74.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: Produced by David Widger from page images generously
provided by the Internet Archive

Summary: "Seets i' Paris" by John Hartley is a humorous novel set in the late 19th century that follows the travels of the main character, Sammywell Grimes, and his friend Billy Baccus as they embark on a trip to Paris. The book offers a satirical glimpse into their experiences and misadventures in the French capital, highlighting their distinct Yorkshire dialect and perspective. Through their journey, the story explores themes of culture shock, camaraderie, and the contrast between English and French societies. The opening of the novel introduces Sammywell Grimes as he reluctantly decides to recount his trip to Paris, primarily due to the presence of his companion, Billy, who has his own struggles and health issues. Their conversation showcases their contrasting views, as Billy is skeptical of the trip and expresses concerns about his health, while Sammywell is eager to experience the wonders of Paris. As the two friends set off, Sammywell reflects on their relationship, local critiques of Parisian culture, and the amusing banter between them, establishing a comedic tone for the journey ahead. The opening establishes a foundation for both character development and comedic mischief, inviting readers to join their escapades. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Hartley, John, 1839-1915

EBook No.: 45927

Published: Jun 10, 2014

Downloads: 54

Language: English

Subject: Paris (France) -- Fiction

Subject: British -- France -- Paris -- Fiction

Subject: Dialect literature, English -- England -- Yorkshire

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.