Project Gutenberg 2005-09-01 Public domain in the USA. 251 Betham-Edwards, Matilda 1836 1919 Betham-Edwards, Matilda Barbara Betham-Edwards, M. Holidays in Eastern France Produced by Distributed Proofreaders "Holidays in Eastern France" by Matilda Betham-Edwards is a travel memoir likely written in the late 19th century. The author recounts her experiences exploring Eastern France, emphasizing visits to less-traveled areas rather than popular tourist spots. Throughout the narrative, she aims to showcase the charm of rural life, the vibrant communities, and the picturesque scenery that defines regions such as the valley of the Marne and the cities of Besançon and Troyes. The opening of the work sets a reflective tone as the author describes her escape from the hectic life of Paris during the summer heat, finding solace in the tranquil countryside. She vividly illustrates the serene landscapes, including lush fields, quaint villages, and the industrious lives of local inhabitants, from peasant farmers to educated citizens. Betham-Edwards navigates through various towns, characterizing the distinct social classes and cultural settings she encounters, while simultaneously critiquing the absence of church attendance and the changing dynamics of rural life. The author emphasizes her interest in not just the places, but the people and their stories, which she finds more compelling than mere tourist attractions. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 59.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en France -- Description and travel DC Text Category: Travel Writing 379620 2025-10-04T07:32:18.168406 text/html 379441 2025-01-11T22:48:36.349484 text/html 225113 2025-10-04T07:32:24.779445 application/epub+zip 229630 2025-10-04T07:32:20.924421 application/epub+zip 220244 2025-10-04T07:32:19.831383 application/epub+zip 398175 2025-10-04T07:32:27.951401 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 373527 2025-10-04T07:32:24.109373 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 336838 2022-09-04T12:36:31.680986 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 361083 2025-10-04T07:32:17.854411 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 355704 2021-01-02T14:40:05 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16915 2025-10-04T07:32:28.074368 application/rdf+xml 12316 2025-10-04T07:32:20.318384 image/jpeg 3185 2025-10-04T07:32:20.073398 image/jpeg 142043 2021-01-02T14:40:05 application/octet-stream application/zip 223220 2025-10-04T07:32:18.197431 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