Ecarte V1

Or The Salons Of Paris (1829)

von John Richardson

330 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

Ecarte V1: Or The Salons Of Paris is a book written by John Richardson and originally published in 1829. The book is set in the city of Paris and follows the lives of the wealthy and fashionable members of society who frequent the salons of the city. The story revolves around the game of Ecarte, a popular card game played by the aristocracy, and the intrigue and drama that ensues as the characters compete against each other. The book provides a vivid and detailed portrayal of the social customs, fashion, and lifestyle of the upper classes in Paris during the early 19th century. The author, John Richardson, was a British writer and journalist who spent much of his life in Paris and was known for his detailed and insightful observations of French society. Ecarte V1: Or The Salons Of Paris is a fascinating glimpse into a bygone era and a must-read for anyone interested in the history of Paris or the aristocracy of the 19th century.In Three Volumes. This Book Is In English.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.

• Themen: Belletristik Allgemein, nicht nach Genre
• ISBN: 9781160775144
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 19.03.2010
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC