Project Gutenberg 2000-04-01 Public domain in the USA. 126 James, Henry 1843 1916 A little tour in France Originally appeared under the title, "En Provence", in the Atlantic Monthly from July to November, 1883, and February, April, and May, 1884. Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Little_Tour_in_France This etext was prepared by Nigel Lacey, Leicestershire, UK "A Little Tour in France" by Henry James is a travel narrative written in the late 19th century. The book explores the author's journey through France, particularly focusing on the charming regions beyond Paris, as he seeks to uncover the authentic character of the country and its people. James expresses a desire to move beyond the touristy confines of the capital to discover the rich culture, history, and landscapes of provincial France. The opening of the narrative introduces the author's journey, starting from Tours, which he describes as the "garden of France" and a city imbued with a bright and agreeable charm. He articulates his reflections on the difference between the idealized view of France that many Americans hold, often centered around Paris, and the vibrant realities of its provinces. At this stage, he emphasizes his encounters with the local culture, touching on architecture, history, and the natural beauty surrounding the Loire River. This first portion sets the tone for an exploration of France that is both personal and rich in cultural commentary, inviting readers to reflect on the complexities and delights of travel beyond the well-trodden paths. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 58.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en France -- Description and travel James, Henry, 1843-1916 -- Travel -- France DC Text Category: Travel Writing 466415 2025-07-01T12:03:11.315365 text/html 466236 2025-01-07T23:24:41.202056 text/html 246901 2025-07-01T12:03:17.128401 application/epub+zip 253843 2025-07-01T12:03:12.989386 application/epub+zip 253843 2025-07-01T12:03:11.937423 application/epub+zip 441556 2025-07-01T12:03:20.532385 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 420600 2025-07-01T12:03:16.489294 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 376045 2022-08-01T11:53:57.146091 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 452472 2025-07-01T12:03:10.934387 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 445119 2019-05-29T07:13:58 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 174749 2019-05-29T07:14:26 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 17660 2025-07-01T12:03:20.651274 application/rdf+xml 13396 2025-07-01T12:03:12.427407 image/jpeg 3727 2025-07-01T12:03:12.179420 image/jpeg 244665 2025-07-01T12:03:11.353332 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