Project Gutenberg 2011-08-25 Public domain in the USA. 1183 Mansfield, M. F. (Milburg Francisco) 1871 Miltoun, Francis Mansfield, Milburg Francisco Mansfield, M.F McManus, Blanche 1869 1935 Mansfield, Blanche McManus MacManus, Blanche 06029521 Castles and Chateaux of Old Touraine and the Loire Country Produced by Elizaveta Shevyakhova, Juliet Sutherland and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries) "Castles and Châteaux of Old Touraine and the Loire Country" by Francis Miltoun is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work serves as a travelogue that explores the rich architectural heritage and historical significance of the Loire Valley, particularly focusing on its numerous châteaux that evoke the grandeur of the Renaissance period. Through leisurely explorations, the author offers insights into the picturesque beauty and cultural heritage of the region, making it an intriguing read for those interested in history, architecture, and travel. The opening of the book sets the stage for Miltoun's journey through the Loire Valley, emphasizing that his observations are derived not from hurried sightseeing but from extended, thoughtful wanderings along the riverbanks. He contrasts conventional tours with his own personal explorations, highlighting the romantic allure of the area and its historical significance, particularly in relation to notable figures like Balzac and Rabelais. He outlines the landscape's beauty, the architectural gems scattered throughout the region, and hints at exploring the lifestyles and cultures that have thrived along the Loire's enchanting banks. In this introduction, readers can expect a blend of scenic descriptions and historical anecdotes that will linger throughout the book, inviting them to share in Miltoun's admiration for the châteaux and towns he encounters. (This is an automatically generated summary.) file:///public/vhost/g/gutenberg/html/files/37211/37211-h/images/cover01.jpg Reading ease score: 65.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en France -- Description and travel Castles -- France DC Text Category: Travel Writing Category: History - European Category: Architecture 596971 2025-08-15T07:00:08.504639 text/html 554460 2021-01-08T01:43:17 text/html 9390974 2025-08-15T07:00:26.094550 application/epub+zip 9370564 2025-08-15T07:00:12.482652 application/epub+zip 261212 2025-08-15T07:00:09.942636 application/epub+zip 9908680 2025-08-15T07:00:35.019554 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 9788612 2025-08-15T07:00:21.986578 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 380577 2022-09-17T05:43:21.582377 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 433166 2025-08-15T07:00:06.364642 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 431790 2021-01-08T01:43:17 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 431829 2021-01-08T01:43:17 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 21486 2025-08-15T07:00:35.390504 application/rdf+xml 22178 2025-08-15T07:00:10.107649 image/jpeg 4029 2025-08-15T07:00:10.026650 image/jpeg 167709 2021-01-08T01:43:17 application/octet-stream application/zip 8803926 2021-01-08T01:43:17 application/octet-stream application/zip 167043 2021-01-08T01:43:17 application/octet-stream application/zip 8837102 2025-08-15T07:00:08.887653 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