Memories of Times Past: Paris

Memories of Times Past: Paris

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Author: Solange Hando

Format: Hardback

Number of Pages: 176


We'll always have Paris! At once chic and romantic, this lovely city along the Seine has long captured the imaginations of poets and dreamers. Take a stroll through time and visit the Paris of the early 20th-century in the sophisticated and elegant Memories of Times Past: Paris. - Part art book, part social history and part period scrapbook, Memories of Times Past: Paris gives you a chance to experience the French capital in a new, fresh way. - Explore Paris the way it was a century ago! Beautiful, original paintings and illustrations showcase some of the city's favorite attractions, such as the Tuileries Gardens, the paths along the Seine and Notre Dame Cathedral. - Inspired by early 20th century travel books, the authors have sourced original artworks of the time, and collected archival maps, photographs, train tickets, and advertisements to bring the era to life. - Insightful text and commentary written by local experts describe historical and social aspects of Parisian life in the late 1800s and early 1900s. - C'est si bon! Memories of Times Past Paris makes a delightful gift for anyone who knows and loves Paris and its history.



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NB: This is a secondhand book in very good condition. See our FAQs for more information. Please note that the jacket image is indicative only. A description of our secondhand books is not always available. Please contact us if you have a question about this title.

Author: Solange Hando

Format: Hardback

Number of Pages: 176


We'll always have Paris! At once chic and romantic, this lovely city along the Seine has long captured the imaginations of poets and dreamers. Take a stroll through time and visit the Paris of the early 20th-century in the sophisticated and elegant Memories of Times Past: Paris. - Part art book, part social history and part period scrapbook, Memories of Times Past: Paris gives you a chance to experience the French capital in a new, fresh way. - Explore Paris the way it was a century ago! Beautiful, original paintings and illustrations showcase some of the city's favorite attractions, such as the Tuileries Gardens, the paths along the Seine and Notre Dame Cathedral. - Inspired by early 20th century travel books, the authors have sourced original artworks of the time, and collected archival maps, photographs, train tickets, and advertisements to bring the era to life. - Insightful text and commentary written by local experts describe historical and social aspects of Parisian life in the late 1800s and early 1900s. - C'est si bon! Memories of Times Past Paris makes a delightful gift for anyone who knows and loves Paris and its history.