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Title: Breton Folk: An artistic tour in Brittany

Note: Reading ease score: 57.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Richard Tonsing, Suzanne Shell and the Online
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Summary: "Breton Folk: An Artistic Tour in Brittany" by Henry Blackburn is a travelogue complemented by illustrations, written in the late 19th century. This work offers readers an insightful exploration of Brittany, capturing the region's landscapes, local customs, and the distinctive characteristics of its people, rather than focusing on historical events or the famed antiquities. The narrative is interspersed with vivid imagery and sketches depicting the lives of the Breton folk in their traditional costumes amidst the picturesque backdrop of their rural landscape. The opening of the book introduces readers to the serene and unique atmosphere of Brittany, likening it to a secluded "western wing" of a larger house that is lesser-known yet charming among the more popular regions of France. Blackburn describes the region's natural beauty and its inhabitants' devotion to their customs, providing a sense of the artistic allure that has long captivated painters. He emphasizes Brittany's rustic charm, which includes dark costumes, charming landscapes, and a tapestry of everyday life that invites travelers to explore deeper into its cultural heart. The author hints at future adventures across various towns and villages, promising a journey that reveals the rich, unfiltered essence of Breton culture. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Blackburn, Henry, 1830-1897

Illustrator: Caldecott, Randolph, 1846-1886

EBook No.: 53600

Published: Nov 26, 2016

Downloads: 59

Language: English

Subject: Brittany (France) -- Description and travel

LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: France, Andorra, Monaco

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: Breton Folk: An artistic tour in Brittany

Note: Reading ease score: 57.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Richard Tonsing, Suzanne Shell and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)

Summary: "Breton Folk: An Artistic Tour in Brittany" by Henry Blackburn is a travelogue complemented by illustrations, written in the late 19th century. This work offers readers an insightful exploration of Brittany, capturing the region's landscapes, local customs, and the distinctive characteristics of its people, rather than focusing on historical events or the famed antiquities. The narrative is interspersed with vivid imagery and sketches depicting the lives of the Breton folk in their traditional costumes amidst the picturesque backdrop of their rural landscape. The opening of the book introduces readers to the serene and unique atmosphere of Brittany, likening it to a secluded "western wing" of a larger house that is lesser-known yet charming among the more popular regions of France. Blackburn describes the region's natural beauty and its inhabitants' devotion to their customs, providing a sense of the artistic allure that has long captivated painters. He emphasizes Brittany's rustic charm, which includes dark costumes, charming landscapes, and a tapestry of everyday life that invites travelers to explore deeper into its cultural heart. The author hints at future adventures across various towns and villages, promising a journey that reveals the rich, unfiltered essence of Breton culture. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Blackburn, Henry, 1830-1897

Illustrator: Caldecott, Randolph, 1846-1886

EBook No.: 53600

Published: Nov 26, 2016

Downloads: 59

Language: English

Subject: Brittany (France) -- Description and travel

LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: France, Andorra, Monaco

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.