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Encore Provence: New Adventures in the South of France by Mayle, Peter

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Condition
Very Good
A book that has been read but is in excellent condition. No obvious damage to the cover, with the dust jacket included for hard covers. No missing or damaged pages, no creases or tears, and no underlining/highlighting of text or writing in the margins. May be very minimal identifying marks on the inside cover. Very minimal wear and tear. See all condition definitionsopens in a new window or tab
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“Former library book; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ...
Binding
Hardcover
Weight
0 lbs
Product Group
Book
IsTextBook
No
ISBN
9780679441243

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Product Identifiers

Publisher
Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group
ISBN-10
0679441247
ISBN-13
9780679441243
eBay Product ID (ePID)
338899

Product Key Features

Book Title
Encore Provence : New Adventures in the South of France
Number of Pages
240 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
1999
Topic
Europe / France, Europe / General, Customs & Traditions
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Travel, Social Science
Author
Peter Mayle
Format
Hardcover

Dimensions

Item Height
1 in
Item Weight
15.5 Oz
Item Length
8.7 in
Item Width
5.9 in

Additional Product Features

Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
99-062335
Dewey Edition
21
Reviews
"[Peter Mayle] is something of a wonder. . .chronicling the scene around him in irresistible prose, the joys of a bountiful climate, brilliant sun, and a splendid cuisine." --Time "Grab a Pastis and settle in for a scintillating rendezvous. Mayle's insights have never been more thoughtful."                                                                                               --San Francisco Chronicle "Delightful, amusing, and appealing."                                                                               --The New York Times Book Review "Mayle's prose is, as ever, as pure and welcoming as a glass of the house wine at a Provençal cafe." --The Philadelphia Inquirer From the Trade Paperback edition., "[Peter Mayle] is something of a wonder. . .chronicling the scene around him in irresistible prose, the joys of a bountiful climate, brilliant sun, and a splendid cuisine." --Time "Grab a Pastis and settle in for a scintillating rendezvous. Mayle's insights have never been more thoughtful."                                                                                               --San Francisco Chronicle "Delightful, amusing, and appealing."                                                                               --The New York Times Book Review "Mayle's prose is, as ever, as pure and welcoming as a glass of the house wine at a Provençal cafe." --The Philadelphia Inquirer
Dewey Decimal
944/.9
Synopsis
After trying--what folly!--to live in other places, Peter Mayle is back in his beloved Provence. He celebrates his homecoming by sharing with us a whole new feast of adventures, discoveries, hilarities, and culinary treats, liberally seasoned with a joyous mix of Gallic characters. The pauses for refreshment include an unforgettable meal in a converted gas station, a rendezvous with the very best bouillabaisse, and visits to eventful weekly markets. But there is life after lunch, and we also discover a school for noses in Haute Provence, a gardener who grows black tomatoes, the secret of the oversexed butcher, a celebration of Alowine (Halloween) Provence-style, and the genetic effects of two thousand years of fois gras. There is a memorable tour of Marseille, a comprehensive lesson on olive oil, a search for the perfect cork-screw, and invaluable recommendations for splendid local cheeses, wines, honey, bread, country restaurants, and off-the-beaten-track places to stay. Never has Peter Mayle written with more unabashed pleasure about his heaven on earth.
LC Classification Number
DC611.P961M34 1999b

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