Chateau and Country Life in France
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Mary King Waddington, the American wife of a French diplomat, spent many years living in the French countryside. In her book Chateau and Country Life in France, she describes her experiences visiting chateaux, attending holidays and festivals, and observing country customs. The book is a mix of formal memoir pieces and diary-like entries, and provides a unique perspective on French culture and society from the late 19th and early 20th centuries.Book Details
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