Project Gutenberg 2016-11-26 Public domain in the USA. 480 Blackburn, Henry 1830 1897 Caldecott, Randolph 1846 1886 Caldecott, R. (Randolph) Breton Folk: An artistic tour in Brittany Produced by Richard Tonsing, Suzanne Shell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "Breton Folk: An Artistic Tour in Brittany" by Henry Blackburn is a travelogue complemented by illustrations, written in the late 19th century. This work offers readers an insightful exploration of Brittany, capturing the region's landscapes, local customs, and the distinctive characteristics of its people, rather than focusing on historical events or the famed antiquities. The narrative is interspersed with vivid imagery and sketches depicting the lives of the Breton folk in their traditional costumes amidst the picturesque backdrop of their rural landscape. The opening of the book introduces readers to the serene and unique atmosphere of Brittany, likening it to a secluded "western wing" of a larger house that is lesser-known yet charming among the more popular regions of France. Blackburn describes the region's natural beauty and its inhabitants' devotion to their customs, providing a sense of the artistic allure that has long captivated painters. He emphasizes Brittany's rustic charm, which includes dark costumes, charming landscapes, and a tapestry of everyday life that invites travelers to explore deeper into its cultural heart. The author hints at future adventures across various towns and villages, promising a journey that reveals the rich, unfiltered essence of Breton culture. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 57.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Brittany (France) -- Description and travel DC Text Category: Travel Writing Category: Art 380507 2025-07-21T10:33:23.549316 text/html 353549 2024-10-23T01:26:06 text/html 10651539 2025-07-21T10:33:31.998249 application/epub+zip 10648064 2025-07-21T10:33:25.800261 application/epub+zip 194215 2025-07-21T10:33:24.712277 application/epub+zip 10721042 2025-07-21T10:33:36.080201 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 10695659 2025-07-21T10:33:30.912255 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 266264 2022-09-24T10:58:18.503381 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 308491 2025-07-21T10:33:22.001309 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 288495 2024-10-23T01:26:06 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17628 2025-07-21T10:33:36.241220 application/rdf+xml 14758 2025-07-21T10:33:24.818292 image/jpeg 2100 2025-07-21T10:33:24.765262 image/jpeg 10349736 2025-07-21T10:33:24.067336 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