Bubbles And Ballast, Being A Description Of Life In Paris During The Brilliant Days Of Empire: A Tour Through Belgium And Holland And A Sojourn In Lon

By Mary E Parker Bouligny

Book Overview

Bubbles and Ballast is a book written by Mary E. Parker Bouligny that provides a vivid description of life in Paris during the glorious days of the Empire. The book takes the reader on a tour through Belgium and Holland, and also includes a sojourn in London. The author describes the vibrant and bustling streets of Paris, the opulent lifestyle of the aristocrats, and the cultural and artistic pursuits of the people. The book also covers the political and social events of the time, including the Franco-Prussian war and the fall of the Empire. The author's unique writing style and vivid descriptions make the reader feel as if they are experiencing the events firsthand. Bubbles and Ballast is a fascinating account of life in Europe during a time of great change and upheaval.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1430474599
• ISBN13: 9781430474593
• Release Date: January 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 376 Pages
• Weight: 1.21 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"