Project Gutenberg 2005-10-25 Public domain in the USA. 404 Bartlett, D. W. (David W.) 1828 1912 Bartlett, David Vandewater Golden Bartlett, David W. Paris: With Pen and Pencil Its People and Literature, Its Life and Business Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Sankar Viswanathan, and Distributed Proofreaders Europe at http://dp.rastko.net "Paris: With Pen and Pencil" by D. W. Bartlett is a travelogue written in the mid-19th century. This work recounts the author's two visits to Paris, providing insights into the city's culture, people, and significant historical figures, particularly through the lens of literature and daily life during that period. The author’s aim is to enhance the reader's understanding of Paris and its inhabitants, weaving together personal anecdotes and observations that offer a vivid portrayal of the city. The opening of the book begins with the author's journey from London to Paris, highlighting the intricacies of international travel during this time, such as the need for passports and the differences in transportation. Through his experiences aboard a steamer and discussing the people he encounters on his way, Bartlett sets the stage for his views on Parisian society. He captures the contrast between the chaotic journey and the serene beauty of Paris upon arrival, while also providing historical context about the city's past, showcasing its evolution from a Roman settlement to a bustling capital filled with culture, personality, and literary significance. His reflections on the landscapes and individuals he meets form an engaging introduction to the multifaceted world of 19th century Paris. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 69.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Paris (France) -- Social life and customs Paris (France) -- Description and travel DC Text France Category: Travel Writing Category: History - European 532683 2025-08-07T09:23:32.524275 text/html 534192 2020-12-12T18:57:14 text/html 1504880 2025-08-07T09:23:42.054718 application/epub+zip 1508110 2025-08-07T09:23:35.901724 application/epub+zip 279099 2025-08-07T09:23:34.504240 application/epub+zip 1750049 2025-08-07T09:23:46.629688 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1695930 2025-08-07T09:23:40.993707 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 399404 2022-09-08T08:24:44.209490 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 483167 2025-08-07T09:23:31.703250 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 483041 2020-12-12T18:57:14 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18765 2025-08-07T09:23:46.767672 application/rdf+xml 14702 2025-08-07T09:23:35.021757 image/jpeg 3933 2025-08-07T09:23:34.757252 image/jpeg 1380601 2020-12-12T18:57:14 application/octet-stream application/zip 183376 2020-12-12T18:57:14 application/octet-stream application/zip 1454606 2025-08-07T09:23:32.636291 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