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A Frenchman in England, 1784 : being the Melanges sur l'Angleterre of Francois de la Rochefoucauld

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Originally published in 1933, this book presents an English translation of the French aristocrat François de La Rochefoucauld's travel memoir, Mélanges sur l'Angleterre.

The text provides a detailed account of English manners and customs, together with a record of two journeys through Suffolk and Norfolk undertaken by La Rochefoucauld during 1784.

An editorial introduction, comprehensive textual notes and illustrative figures are also included.

This is a highly readable book that will be of value to anyone with an interest in travel writing and the history of East Anglia.

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Product Details
Cambridge University Press
1107492920 / 9781107492929
Paperback / softback
12/03/2015
United Kingdom
English
296 pages
21 cm
Translated from the French.