Project Gutenberg 2004-07-28 Public domain in the USA. 210 Blessington, Marguerite, Countess of 1789 1849 Gardiner, Marguerite Blessington, Marguerite Power Farmer Gardiner, Countess of Blessington, Countess of Power, Margaret Farmer, Margaret Blessington, Lady The Idler in France E-text prepared by Robert Connal, Keith M. Eckrich, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team "The Idler in France" by Marguerite Gardiner, the Countess of Blessington, is a travelogue written in the early 19th century that captures the author's observations and reflections on her experiences in France. The book chronicles her journey through various towns, including Nîmes, revealing not just the cultural and historical context of these places, but also her personal sentiments toward their architecture and lifestyle. The narrative seems to blend elements of a social commentary with rich descriptions of ancient ruins, art, and the daily lives of the locals, making it an engaging piece for readers interested in travel and history. At the start of "The Idler in France," the Countess recounts her arrival in Nîmes, expressing her delight in the town's well-preserved Roman antiquities, particularly the Amphitheatre and the Maison Carrée. She describes the improvements she observes in the region, from the cleanliness of the townspeople to the lively atmosphere replacing the previously stagnant environment. The opening sets a tone of appreciation for history, art, and architecture, illustrated through her detailed descriptions of historical sites and her contemplations on the passage of time, against the vibrant backdrop of contemporary French life. This combination of historical exploration with personal reflection invites readers to travel alongside her through both the physical and emotional landscapes of 19th-century France. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 56.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en France -- Description and travel France -- Social life and customs DC Text Category: Travel Writing Category: History - European Category: Architecture Category: Art 648561 2025-07-06T03:41:33.277681 text/html 648568 648396 2024-11-06T06:00:20.859825 2023-10-06T07:38:40.228904 text/html text/html 317217 2025-07-06T03:41:42.356690 application/epub+zip 327317 2025-07-06T03:41:36.153646 application/epub+zip 311697 2025-07-06T03:41:34.963700 application/epub+zip 570023 2025-07-06T03:41:47.376641 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 525339 2025-07-06T03:41:41.549684 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 499442 2022-09-06T23:57:12.616271 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 600273 2025-07-06T03:41:32.823694 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 580442 2024-10-28T20:02:05 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18939 2025-07-06T03:41:47.506599 application/rdf+xml 12768 2025-07-06T03:41:35.456678 image/jpeg 3239 2025-07-06T03:41:35.209648 image/jpeg 312576 2025-07-06T03:41:33.327691 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia