Paris and Holland (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781161447361)

""Paris and Holland"" is a travelogue written by the infamous adventurer and seducer, Jacques Casanova. The book is a detailed account of his travels throughout France and the Netherlands, specifically in Paris and Amsterdam. Casanova describes his experiences in these two iconic European cities, from the people he met to the places he visited. He writes about the culture, architecture, and cuisine of each city, as well as the social customs and traditions of the people who live there. The book is written in a lively and engaging style, with Casanova's signature wit and charm. He shares his observations and insights with the reader, offering a unique perspective on these two fascinating destinations. Overall, ""Paris and Holland"" is a fascinating glimpse into the world of 18th century Europe, as seen through the eyes of one of its most notorious adventurers.At these words I rose and went to the window, where I stayed for more than a quarter of an hour reflecting on her infatuation. When I returned to the table where she was seated she scanned my features attentively, and said, with much emotion, ""Can it be done, my dear friend? I see that you have been weeping.""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.

Author: Giovanni Giacomo Casanova
ISBN-10: 1161447369
ISBN-13: 9781161447361
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 05/23/2010
Pages: 112
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.92lbs
Size: 10.00h x 7.00w x 0.31d