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HIKER'S BRITTANY
Worth Looking For
French or Foe?
• Polly Platt
GUIDEBOOK •
2003 •
PAPER
• 292 PAGES
• COMING IN
With humor, directness and great insight, this compact book is an expert and entertaining guide to the French and how to get along with them. The expanded third edition addresses France's romance with cell phones and includes a short chapter of recent vignettes.
(FRN54, $16.95) |
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Monet, the Ultimate Impressionist
• Sylvie Patin
ART & ARCHITECTURE •
1993 •
PAPER
• 175 PAGES
A pocket-size biography of Monet, this volume in the acclaimed "Discoveries" series traces a revolution in painting brought about by Monet and the other impressionists. It features over 250 illustrations and a full account of Monet in Paris and Giverny. With excerpts from the artist's letters and other writings.
(FRN35, $15.95) |
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Travelers' Tales France
• James O'Reilly
• Larry Habegger
ANTHOLOGY •
2002 •
PAPER
• 528 PAGES
• COMING IN
A wonderful collection of mostly contemporary tales, including such marvelous authors as Peter Mayle, M.F.K. Fisher, Mort Rosenblum, Ina Caro and Jan Morris. Organized thematically, it's a good introduction to the history, culture and character of France. With a section of practical travel information.
(FRN05, $18.95) |
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