A Spring Walk in Provence

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Marshall, Archibald, 1866-1934

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"A Spring Walk in Provence" by Archibald Marshall is a travelogue written in the early 20th century. The book chronicles the author's journey through the picturesque region of Provence, providing a vivid account of its landscapes, people, and cultural history. The narrative captures the charm of small towns, the beauty of nature, and the changing seasons, with the author offering personal reflections and encounters along the way. The beginning of the narrative introduces the author setting out on a walking expedition through scenic countryside from the Italian border, giving readers a tangible sense of the terrain he traverses, such as the terraced hills filled with olive groves and the charming town of Sospel. As he navigates the twists of the landscape, Marshall reflects on the contrasts of modernity in places like Mentone and Sospel, immersing himself in authentic local experiences, from dining in quaint inns to conversing with locals about their daily lives. The stage is set for a delightful exploration of Provence through this blend of personal adventure and observational writing. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Giovanni Fini, Chris Curnow and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 70.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Release date is 2014-06-19