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OverviewEnglish Essays from a French Pen by J. J. Jusserand, is characterized by the author's usual grace of style and wealth of learning. The chief interest lies in the papers on Frenchmen who have journeyed or tarried in Britain. A Journey to Scotland in 1435 describes the expedition of Regnault Girard, the envoy who conveyed Margaret, daughter of James I., to France. An interesting picture of manners is given in the account of the journey to England undertaken by Samuel Sorbieres in 1663, to visit the philosopher Hobbes. The last essay deals with an unpublished MS. relating to Voltaire's stay in London. Full Product DetailsAuthor: J J JusserandPublisher: Independently Published Imprint: Independently Published Dimensions: Width: 15.20cm , Height: 1.20cm , Length: 22.90cm Weight: 0.304kg ISBN: 9781077795815ISBN 10: 1077795815 Pages: 224 Publication Date: 03 July 2019 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |