Project Gutenberg 2005-10-01 Public domain in the USA. 294 Betham-Edwards, Matilda 1836 1919 Betham-Edwards, Matilda Barbara Betham-Edwards, M. The Roof of France; Or, the Causses of the Lozère Produced by Carlo Traverso, Michelle Shephard and Distributed Proofreaders. HTML version by Al Haines. "The Roof of France; Or, the Causses of the Lozère" by Matilda Betham-Edwards is a travel narrative written during the late 19th century. This work is the third volume in the author's travels in France, offering readers a vivid exploration of the lesser-known landscapes of Lozère, particularly its striking limestone plateaus, known as the Causses, and their unique geological and cultural features. At the start of the book, the author introduces her readers to the mesmerizing region of the Lozère, detailing its breathtaking contrasts between the barren, rugged Causses and the fertile valleys below. She shares her personal journey, inspired by English acquaintances, to uncover the marvels of this remote area that few travelers have ventured to explore. The opening portion elaborates on her travels from the town of Le Puy to Mende, amidst stunning natural landscapes, as well as her encounters with the region's distinct culture and the resilient peasant communities that inhabit it. The narrative sets a tone of adventure and discovery, inviting readers into a richly descriptive experience of rural France that blends travelogue with insights into local life and traditions. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 65.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Lozère (France : Dept.) -- Description and travel DC Text Category: Travel Writing Category: French Literature 371974 2025-10-04T07:48:33.884754 text/html 370653 2021-01-28T09:02:07 text/html 228806 2025-10-04T07:48:41.073716 application/epub+zip 233375 2025-10-04T07:48:36.866736 application/epub+zip 211200 2025-10-04T07:48:35.725708 application/epub+zip 450985 2025-10-04T07:48:44.377744 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 438001 2025-10-04T07:48:40.360673 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 403786 2022-09-04T12:56:38.329194 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 355328 2025-10-04T07:48:33.408765 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 354968 2014-04-25T20:28:38 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 354507 2014-04-25T20:28:20 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 354528 2014-04-25T20:28:12 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 21939 2025-10-04T07:48:44.500725 application/rdf+xml 19263 2025-10-04T07:48:36.221707 image/jpeg 4498 2025-10-04T07:48:35.974691 image/jpeg 144168 2014-04-25T20:33:14 application/octet-stream application/zip 143900 2014-04-25T20:33:14 application/octet-stream application/zip 146903 2021-01-28T09:02:07 application/octet-stream application/zip 143537 2014-04-25T20:33:14 application/octet-stream application/zip 225240 2025-10-04T07:48:33.914759 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