ISBN: 9781331531555 - personal recollections (classic reprint) (3 risultati)

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book is a collection of personal reminiscences by a man who lived through numerous historical events of the mid-1800s. From the dawn of the electric age to the rise of the polka, from the introduction of the moustache as facial fashion to the birth of the railway age, these firsthand accounts offer a colorful tapestry of 19th-century life. The author provides unique insights into the technological and social changes of the era, as well as captivating encounters with prominent figures such as Louis-Napolà on Bonaparte, Victor Hugo, Jean de Reszke, and William Thackeray. The book ends with reflections on the significant impact of these changes on both technological progress and evolving social norms. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…