{"product_id":"from-normandy-to-the-pyrenees-henry-james-9781161432541","title":"From Normandy to the Pyrenees","description":"\"\"From Normandy to the Pyrenees\"\" is a travel memoir by the renowned American author, Henry James. The book chronicles James' journey through France in the late 19th century, from the beaches of Normandy to the mountains of the Pyrenees. Through his vivid descriptions of the landscapes, architecture, and people he encounters, James offers a unique perspective on France during this time period. He also reflects on the cultural and historical significance of the places he visits, from the medieval town of Rouen to the grand chateaux of the Loire Valley.As a master of prose, James' writing is elegant and insightful, capturing the essence of his experiences in a way that is both engaging and informative. He also includes sketches and illustrations throughout the book that add to the visual richness of his travelogue.Overall, \"\"From Normandy to the Pyrenees\"\" is a fascinating glimpse into a bygone era of European travel, and a testament to James' skill as a writer and observer of the world around him.IF I had not cut short my mild retrospect by these possibly milder generalizations, I should have touched lightly upon some of the social phenomena of which the little beach at Etretal was the scene. I shall have narrated that the French, at the seaside, are not \"\"sociable\"\" as Americans affect to be in a similar situation, and I should subjoin that at Etretal it was very well on the whole that they were not.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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Henry James\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 116143254X\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781161432541\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Kessinger Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/23\/2010\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 28\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.61lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.00h x 7.00w x 0.25d","brand":"Henry James","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":48087806279935,"sku":"9781161432541","price":32.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_aeb3bce6-24d5-4b0a-a610-5e2eba2d49bb.jpg?v=1769101483","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/from-normandy-to-the-pyrenees-henry-james-9781161432541","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}