The Greater Journey: Americans in Paris
Format: kindle
ASIN: B004JXXL0U
Pages no: 578
Edition language: English
Category:
Non Fiction,
Travel,
Biography,
History,
Literature,
Cultural,
Book Club,
American,
Art,
American History,
France,
European History
A very nice survey of the Americans -- mostly writers and artists, but also politicians and doctors -- who traveled to and lived in Paris between 1830-1900. While nothing is gone into any great depth, but many of the stories are all interesting, and should provide a good jumping off point for more r...
This is the story of Americans who traveled to Paris during the seven final decades of the 19th century. It's a history of the young years of individuals who ended up being famous and important Americans in their later mature years. Generally speaking, many of them were single, affluent individua...