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A Book of the Riviera (1905)
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A Book of the Riviera (1905)

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A Book Of The Riviera is a travelogue written by Sabine Baring-Gould and published in 1905. The Riviera refers to the Mediterranean coastline of southeastern France, including the famous cities of Nice, Cannes, and Monaco. The book is a detailed account of Baring-Gould's travels along the Riviera, with descriptions of the landscape, architecture, and culture of the region. He covers topics such as the history of the area, the local cuisine, and the social customs of the people who live there. Baring-Gould also includes anecdotes and personal observations about his experiences in the Riviera, such as his encounters with local artists and musicians, and his visits to famous landmarks like the Monte Carlo Casino. Overall, A Book Of The Riviera provides a fascinating insight into the culture and lifestyle of the Riviera in the early 20th century, and is a must-read for anyone interested in travel writing, history, or Mediterranean culture.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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Format
Paperback
Publisher
Kessinger Publishing
Country
United States
Date
1 June 2008
Pages
408
ISBN
9781436718257

A Book Of The Riviera is a travelogue written by Sabine Baring-Gould and published in 1905. The Riviera refers to the Mediterranean coastline of southeastern France, including the famous cities of Nice, Cannes, and Monaco. The book is a detailed account of Baring-Gould's travels along the Riviera, with descriptions of the landscape, architecture, and culture of the region. He covers topics such as the history of the area, the local cuisine, and the social customs of the people who live there. Baring-Gould also includes anecdotes and personal observations about his experiences in the Riviera, such as his encounters with local artists and musicians, and his visits to famous landmarks like the Monte Carlo Casino. Overall, A Book Of The Riviera provides a fascinating insight into the culture and lifestyle of the Riviera in the early 20th century, and is a must-read for anyone interested in travel writing, history, or Mediterranean culture.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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Format
Paperback
Publisher
Kessinger Publishing
Country
United States
Date
1 June 2008
Pages
408
ISBN
9781436718257