The Fudge Family In Paris (1818)

By Thomas Moore and Thomas Brown the Younger

Book Overview

Fudge Family In Paris is a humorous travelogue written by Thomas Brown Younger and published in 1818. The book follows the adventures of the Fudge family, a group of English tourists who embark on a trip to Paris in the early 19th century. The story is told through the perspective of Timothy Fudge, the patriarch of the family, who is a quirky and eccentric character. Throughout the book, he shares his observations and experiences of the French capital, offering a satirical commentary on the city's culture, customs, and people. The Fudge family encounters a variety of characters during their stay in Paris, including artists, aristocrats, and revolutionaries. They attend the opera, visit museums, and explore the city's famous landmarks, such as the Louvre and Notre-Dame. The book is known for its witty humor and clever wordplay, as well as its commentary on the cultural differences between England and France. It provides a fascinating glimpse into the attitudes and perceptions of English tourists in the early 19th century, and remains a popular read for those interested in history, travel, and literature.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: 1165668149
• ISBN13: 9781165668144
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 176 Pages
• Weight: 0.54 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"