Rambles on the Riviera
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Who it's for
A good fit for
- Readers who enjoy literary travel essays and slow-paced reading
- Those interested in the history and culture of the French Riviera
- Readers studying early travel writing and regional writing
- Casual readers who want to feel the Mediterranean coast atmosphere through reading
Not a good fit for
- Travelers needing the latest transport, accommodation, and price information
- Readers who prefer tightly plotted or strongly narrative fiction
- Beginners seeking systematic geographical and historical knowledge
Reading tips
- Read in sections by town or chapter, one or two sections at a time, with a map for reference.
- Compare with a map of today's Riviera while reading to sense the continuity of place names and terrain.
- Read alongside other travel essays of the same period to appreciate different authors' observational perspectives.
About the publisher
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About the author
M. F. Mansfield (Milburg Francisco Mansfield, born 1871) was an American travel writer and publisher, with 13 works held in this collection. He often wrote under the pen name Francis Miltoun and collaborated with his wife, the artist Blanche McManus, on a number of illustrated travel books. His subjects centre on the historic architecture and townscapes of Europe, especially the cathedrals, castles and royal palaces and parks of France and the Rhine region. He also wrote literary-themed rambles through Paris and London, as well as an account of travelling through Italy by motor car. These books combine architectural observation, historical anecdote and travel impressions with illustrations, aimed at general readers, and are representative of early twentieth-century English-language travel writing. Public information about his life is limited, and his reputation rests chiefly on these illustrated travel works.
