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Paperback. Condizione: Good. Paul et Virginie (1787), an adolescent love story set in an exotic Indian Ocean island, was one of the literary sensations of the age. It was a huge critical and commercial success in France and abroad, a precursor of the Romantic movement. The novel's author, Jacques-Henri Bernardin de Saint-Pierre, had previously spent 28 months in the French colony of Ile de France (now Mauritius) in 1778-80. This extended exposure to the island not only inspired Paul et Virginie, but also led to one of the period's fullest and most fascinating accounts of a colonial society and its daily life.First published in 1773, Voyage'a L'Isle de France is now available in this newly translated and annotated edition -- Journey to Mauritius. Mixing indignation with a lyrical appreciation of the island's beauty, Bernardin provides us with one of the earliest examples of a walking guide as he details Mauritius' sights and landscapes. An introduction sets this travel account in its historical context, discussing Bernardin's life and ideas. …

Paperback. Condizione: Good. Paul et Virginie (1787), an adolescent love story set in an exotic Indian Ocean island, was one of the literary sensations of the age. It was a huge critical and commercial success in France and abroad, a precursor of the Romantic movement. The novel's author, Jacques-Henri Bernardin de Saint-Pierre, had previously spent 28 months in the French colony of Ile de France (now Mauritius) in 1778-80. This extended exposure to the island not only inspired Paul et Virginie, but also led to one of the period's fullest and most fascinating accounts of a colonial society and its daily life.First published in 1773, Voyage'a L'Isle de France is now available in this newly translated and annotated edition -- Journey to Mauritius. Mixing indignation with a lyrical appreciation of the island's beauty, Bernardin provides us with one of the earliest examples of a walking guide as he details Mauritius' sights and landscapes. An introduction sets this travel account in its historical context, discussing Bernardin's life and ideas. …

Trade Paperback. Condizione: USED Good.

Condizione: very_good. Gently read. May have name of previous ownership, or ex-library edition. Binding tight; spine straight and smooth, with no creasing; covers clean and crisp. Minimal signs of handling or shelving. 100% GUARANTEE! Shipped with delivery confirmation, if you're not satisfied with purchase please return item! Ships USPS Media Mail.…

Paperback. Condizione: VERY GOOD+. Exterior is shiny new but previous owner folded page corners (11) and wrote occasional notes in pencil. Text in French ISBN: 2253007293.

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Paperback or Softback. Condizione: New. Botanical Harmony Delineated, Or, Applications of Some General Laws of Nature to Plants. Book.

Condizione: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

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Paperback. 157 Seiten 120 gr. Einband beschädigt und teilweise gelöst, Seiten verblichen, Anstreichungen im Text.

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Paperback or Softback. Condizione: New. A Voyage to the Isle of France, the Isle of Bourbon, and the Cape of Good Hope; With Observations and Reflections Upon Nature and Mankind. by J. H. B. Book.

Condizione: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

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Paperback or Softback. Condizione: New. Paul Et Virginie, Histoire Indienne. Par Jacques-Henri-Bernardin de Saint Pierre. Avec Figures. Book.

gebunden. Condizione: guter Zustand, ohne Wörterbuch. 138 Seiten 170 gr.

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Condizione: New.

Hardcover. Condizione: Good. Good hardcover. No DJ. No date found.looks to be late 1800's. Adverts in rear of book. Pages are clean and unmarked, though tanned. Covers show light edge wear with rubbing. Binding is cracked but still intact.; 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed! Ships same or next business day.…

Soft cover. Condizione: As New. vii, 290pp w bibliography. Colour illustrated wrapper is clean and without wear. Binding square and tight, not creased. Small octavo. Book appears unread. From the series, Lost and Found: Classic Travel Writing. First published in 1773. Translated from the French, and edited for this edition by Jason Wilson.…