France Paris and the Provinces Roumagnac 1948 Illustrated Travel Guide

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Condition: Good

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View France Paris and the Provinces Roumagnac 1948 Illustrated Travel Guide with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. From "This is a book where each page conjures up the subtle atmosphere of France's towns and provinces. Here is both a picture book and a picturesque book. From "This is a book where each page conjures up the subtle atmosphere of France's towns and provinces. Here is both a picture book and a picturesque book. Here you can wander at leisure amidst old prints and local costumes, and examine the coloured film of modern life as well as maps as finicky and engaging as the fanciful planispheres of the first seafarers." Publishers Although this book was written in France toward the end of WWII, the authors...we think, wisely...did not take into account the destruction of buildings and monuments in parts of France that were overrun by invading armies. It must be remembered that many French towns and villages will bear the scars of war for many years to come and that some historic buildings have been destroyed forever. But the work of reconstruction is going forward, and this book at least will preserve the memories of some few monuments not to be seen again...Beautifully Illustrated throughout in full color and black & white including double-page color maps by 5 of France's more renowned artists. Condition: Good. Category: Books & Magazines › Books.