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One of the Europe's most celebrated rivers, the Seine stretches
from the fertile plains of Burgundy to the English Channel at Le
Havre. Starting at its source near Dijon, writer and engraver
Robert Gibbings follows the river's 400-mile course as it develops
from a tranquil stream into the mighty waterway that links Rouen to
the sea. The journey takes different forms: on foot, in a tiny boat
'hardly more than a coracle', on a barge, and on a boat used for
transporting books. Throughout this leisurely voyage during one
summer Gibbings records his impressions, visual and verbal, of
places and people as well as explaining how the river has played a
vital role in French history. In part an evocation of the Seine's
changing landscapes and rural beauty, this is also an account of
towns and cities-Troyes, Rouen, Paris-and their relationship with
the river. Looking at writers and painters as well as historic
figures who have left their mark on the Seine, Gibbings presents an
affectionate picture of this great river and the people who live
and work on its banks. Discussing the vineyards of Champagne, the
paintings of Sisley and Utrillo, the rituals of Parisian cafe life,
the author conveys an irresistible enthusiasm not just for boats
and river life, but for all things French. First published in 1953,
Coming Down the Seine is illustrated with more than fifty of
Gibbings' delightful engravings.
This is a new release of the original 1953 edition.
This is a new release of the original 1945 edition.
Kessinger Publishing is the place to find hundreds of thousands of
rare and hard-to-find books with something of interest for
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Kessinger Publishing is the place to find hundreds of thousands of
rare and hard-to-find books with something of interest for
everyone!
Kessinger Publishing is the place to find hundreds of thousands of
rare and hard-to-find books with something of interest for everyone
In part an evocation of the Seine's changing landscapes and rural
beauty, this is also an account of towns and cities--Troyes, Rouen,
Paris--and their relationship with the river. Looking at writers
and painters as well as historic figures who have left their mark
on the Seine, Gibbings presents an affectionate picture of this
great river and the people who live and work on its banks.
This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the
original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as
marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. 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 the original work.
In part an evocation of the Seine's changing landscapes and rural
beauty, this is also an account of towns and cities--Troyes, Rouen,
Paris--and their relationship with the river. Looking at writers
and painters as well as historic figures who have left their mark
on the Seine, Gibbings presents an affectionate picture of this
great river and the people who live and work on its banks.
Kessinger Publishing is the place to find hundreds of thousands of
rare and hard-to-find books with something of interest for
everyone!
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