Project Gutenberg 2017-08-25 Public domain in the USA. 224 Forrest, A. S. (Archibald Stevenson) 1869 1963 Forrest, Archibald Stevenson A Tour Through Old Provence Illustrated by the author. Avignon -- Villeneuve -- Tarascon -- Les Baux -- Montmajour -- Arles -- Nîmes -- Orange. Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images available at The Internet Archive) "A Tour Through Old Provence" by A. S. Forrest is a travelogue written in the early 20th century. This work offers a vivid exploration of the historical and cultural landscapes of Provence, particularly focusing on towns and significant sites such as Avignon, Villeneuve, and Tarascon. The author provides a rich narrative interwoven with historical details, making the region's past come alive for the reader. The opening of the narrative sets the scene along the Rhone River, depicting a bucolic landscape punctuated by ancient castles, monuments, and remnants of various civilizations—primarily the Romans, who significantly shaped the area. As the author introduces Avignon, he emphasizes its historical significance as the City of the Popes, outlining its architectural grandeur and the complex histories of its rulers, such as Clement V and Joan of Naples. The detailed descriptions create a vibrant backdrop for the cultural tapestry of Provence, engaging readers with both historical context and picturesque imagery as they embark on a journey through this enchanting region. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 61.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Provence (France) -- Description and travel DC Text Category: Travel Writing Category: History - European 351525 2025-09-22T07:22:12.790982 text/html 310561 2024-10-23T02:34:02 text/html 23166618 2025-09-22T07:22:28.903884 application/epub+zip 23122205 2025-09-22T07:22:16.217935 application/epub+zip 197949 2025-09-22T07:22:14.162944 application/epub+zip 23167967 2025-09-22T07:22:37.711309 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 23073232 2025-09-22T07:22:24.004920 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 259053 2022-08-25T04:59:12.299866 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 255556 2025-09-22T07:22:11.033006 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 235757 2024-10-23T02:34:02 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16101 2025-09-22T07:22:37.979309 application/rdf+xml 15655 2025-09-22T07:22:14.275920 image/jpeg 2517 2025-09-22T07:22:14.220933 image/jpeg 22016355 2025-09-22T07:22:13.445007 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