Project Gutenberg 2005-09-01 Public domain in the USA. 44 Betham-Edwards, Matilda 1836 1919 Betham-Edwards, Matilda Barbara Betham-Edwards, M. Holidays in Eastern France Reading ease score: 59.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. Produced by Distributed Proofreaders "Holidays in Eastern France" by Matilda Betham-Edwards is a travel memoir likely written in the late 19th century. The author recounts her experiences exploring Eastern France, emphasizing visits to less-traveled areas rather than popular tourist spots. Throughout the narrative, she aims to showcase the charm of rural life, the vibrant communities, and the picturesque scenery that defines regions such as the valley of the Marne and the cities of Besançon and Troyes. The opening of the work sets a reflective tone as the author describes her escape from the hectic life of Paris during the summer heat, finding solace in the tranquil countryside. She vividly illustrates the serene landscapes, including lush fields, quaint villages, and the industrious lives of local inhabitants, from peasant farmers to educated citizens. Betham-Edwards navigates through various towns, characterizing the distinct social classes and cultural settings she encounters, while simultaneously critiquing the absence of church attendance and the changing dynamics of rural life. The author emphasizes her interest in not just the places, but the people and their stories, which she finds more compelling than mere tourist attractions. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en France -- Description and travel DC Text Browsing: History - European Browsing: History - General Browsing: Travel & Geography 379448 379378 2024-10-04T09:20:50.536749 2023-10-04T08:37:14.897604 text/html text/html 379441 379371 2024-10-04T09:20:50.796722 2023-10-04T08:37:15.068613 text/html text/html 225048 2024-10-04T09:20:58.211709 application/epub+zip 229652 2024-10-04T09:20:53.929717 application/epub+zip 220265 2024-10-04T09:20:52.700704 application/epub+zip 398161 2024-10-04T09:21:01.735667 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 373527 2024-10-04T09:20:57.479669 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 336838 2022-09-04T12:36:31.680986 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 361083 361064 2024-10-04T09:20:50.199729 2023-10-04T08:37:14.661577 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 355704 2021-01-02T14:40:05 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 142043 2021-01-02T14:40:05 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 application/zip 19046 2024-10-04T09:21:01.867646 application/rdf+xml 12316 2024-10-04T09:20:53.241700 image/jpeg 3185 2024-10-04T09:20:52.968695 image/jpeg 223160 2024-10-04T09:20:50.829745 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia