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John N. Ware

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A real time capsule, this one. The author explores what he believes to be overlooked areas of then-current (ca. 1926) Paris, areas that are redolent of the medieval city. There's some really opinionated wit, some of it aimed at those that were demolishing the remnants of what the author was describing (and defending). Note that the author deliberately looks at areas that were not commonly served by other guidebooks -- hence, no Notre Dame. A lot of asides, and an interesting appendix, where he admits of some corrections to his theory. It would be interesting to know what, if anything, of this guide is still relevant a century later. Recommended, strongly.… (plus d'informations)
 
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