NOTES FROM THE LANGUEDOC

Rupert, Wright

ISBN 10: 2915285055 / ISBN 13: 9782915285055

Published by DOMENS, 2003

About this Item

Signed by Wright and Smith on title page.; 140 X 31 X 200 millimeters; 214 pages; Signed by Author & Illustrator.

Seller Inventory # 67131

Bibliographic Details

• Title: NOTES FROM THE LANGUEDOC
• Publisher: DOMENS
• Publication Date: 2003
• Language: French
• ISBN 10: 2915285055
• ISBN 13: 9782915285055
• Binding: Paperback
• Illustrator: Illustrated by Peter Glynn Smith
• Edition: Reprint.
• Condition: Near Fine
• Signed: Signed by Author(s)

About this title

Synopsis

It is easy to get to the Languedoc. Follow the Rhone south through France, then once you hit the Mediterranean coast, turn right. The mystery is that for generations people have been turning left in the direction of Provence and Italy. This lack of a sense of direction means that the Languedoc is France's last undiscovered Mediterranean secret.
In a compelling travel book, Rupert Wright introduces you to the region's winemakers, oyster farmers, canal people and celebrated inhabitants, both living and dead, including Montpellier's dynamic mayor, Georges Freche, local matador Juan Bautista, and Simon de Montfort, crusader and killer of Cathars.
You will learn about the Languedoc's troubled and fascinating history, visit bullfights and boar hunts, and hear about the writers and artists that lived and travelled in this intriguing land.
The book also contains 30 sketches by Peter Glynn-Smith.

Review

Languedoc comes to life in this affectionate yet un-rose-tinted collection of letters, written originally for the author's grandmother. -- Wine International, July 2004

Wright is an enthusiastic and cultivated guide: he is knowledgeable about the art, literature and history of the region. -- French News, May 1, 2004