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Free Download The Paris Widow: A Novel by Kimberly Belle
English | June 11, 2024 | ISBN: 0778310728 | True EPUB | 304 pages | 1 MB
A dream vacation turns deadly when secrets from the past catch up to a married couple in Paris in this new edge-of-your-seat thriller from USA Today bestselling author, Kimberly Belle.

Free Download Rick Steves Paris, 25th Edition by Rick Steves, Steve Smith, Gene Openshaw
English | June 11th, 2024 | ISBN: 1641715774 | 736 pages | True EPUB | 40.33 MB
Now more than ever, you can count on Rick Steves to tell you what you really need to know when traveling through Paris.From the top of the Eiffel Tower to the ancient catacombs below the city, explore Paris at every level with Rick Steves!

Free Download Pocket Rough Guide Paris (Pocket Rough Guides), 6th Edition by Rough Guides
English | February 6th, 2024 | ISBN: 1839059656 | 192 pages | True EPUB | 61.41 MB
This compact, pocket-sized Paris travel guidebook is ideal for travellers on shorter trips and those trying to make the most of Paris. It’s light, easily portable and comes equipped with a pull-out map.

Free Download Paris and the River Seine: A History by Hunt Janin, Nicole Sheehan
English | April 10th, 2024 | ISBN: 1476690375 | 233 pages | True EPUB | 7.06 MB
The intertwined histories of Paris and of the River Seine are interesting but complicated. It is the Seine, however with all its ports, bridges, boats, commerce, monuments, and vistas, that has always been the keystone in the arch of Paris life, both in the past and now in the present. The great French medievalist Jean Favier (1932-2014) summed up its story in just six words: "Paris is born of the Seine."

Free Download Paris Notebooks: Essays & Reviews (Nonpareil Books) by Mavis Gallant
English | September 26, 2023 | ISBN: 1567927890 | True EPUB | 392 pages | 1.9 MB
Enthralling essays on the expatriate experience in Paris and shrewd literary criticism by one of the twentieth century’s finest writers.

Free Download Andy Fry, "Paris Blues: African American Music and French Popular Culture, 1920-1960"
English | ISBN: 022613881X | 2014 | 304 pages | AZW3 | 2 MB
The Jazz Age. The phrase conjures images of Louis Armstrong holding court at the Sunset Cafe in Chicago, Duke Ellington dazzling crowds at the Cotton Club in Harlem, and star singers like Bessie Smith and Ma Rainey. But the Jazz Age was every bit as much of a Paris phenomenon as it was a Chicago and New York scene.

Free Download Paris 1944: Occupation, Resistance, Liberation: A Social History by Patrick Bishop
English | August 6, 2024 | ISBN: 1639367039 | 400 pages | EPUB | 31 Mb
A moving, dramatic social history of the liberation of Paris in 1944, one of the most inspiring and momentous events of the twentieth century.

Free Download At the Table in Paris: Recipes from the Best Cafés and Bistros by Jan Thorbecke Jan Thorbecke Verlag
English | February 6, 2024 | ISBN: 1784886912 | 128 pages | MOBI | 59 Mb
At the Table in Paris invites readers to take a culinary stroll through the City of Light, along the Seine, over the Pont Neuf, to the Eiffel Tower, while taking little pit stops at street cafés to experience the food and drink on offer. With 40 typical French recipes, from breakfast right through to dinner and dessert, as well as information on what to do and where to go, this is a cookbook like no other. Discover the best green spaces to enjoy a picnic and feel inspired by time spent at the city’s famous bistros to whip up your own version of Moules Frites,Coq Au Vin,orCrème Brûlée. At the Table in Pariscelebrates all this city has to offer when it comes to food, drink, and must-see places.

Free Download Fodor’s Paris 2014 By Fodor’s
2013 | 476 Pages | ISBN: 0770432115 | EPUB | 16 MB
Paris is an all-time top destination for travelers, and it’s easy to see the allure: the experiences–dining, shopping, museum-going, neighborhood strolling–are all legendary. This stunning full-color Fodor’s guide captures the best of the City of Light, from the masterful cuisine to the sweeping romance of the Eiffel Tower. EXPANDED COVERAGE: Paris is always changing, and this edition captures the City of Light’s hottest new restaurants, hotels, and more. Parisian life, from the luxurious finds on the Champs-Élysées boutiques to the simple pleasure of the perfect croissant, is covered in dazzling detail. ILLUSTRATED FEATURES: Rich color features help travelers make the most of top experiences, from visiting awe-inspiring Notre-Dame and Versailles to seeing top artwork in the Musée du Louvre and exploring the Seine on foot or by boat. Restaurant and shopping spotlights highlight the best options in each neighborhood. INDISPENSABLE TRIP PLANNING TOOLS: Paris’s top attractions and museums are broken down at a glance, as are the top itineraries, best bets for restaurants and lodging, and what to do with kids or without. Each neighborhood has a convenient overview with highlights and practical advice for getting around and planning a visit. DISCERNING RECOMMENDATIONS: Fodor’s Paris 2013 offers savvy advice and recommendations from local writers to help travelers make the most of their time. Fodor’s Choice designates our best picks, from hotels to nightlife. "Word of Mouth" quotes from fellow travelers provide valuable insights. TRIPADVISOR REVIEWS: Our experts’ hotel selections are reinforced by the latest customer feedback from TripAdvisor. Travelers can book their Paris stay with confidence, as only the best properties make the cut. ON-THE-GO MAP: A handy take-along companion map of Paris gives travelers essential information about top attractions, walking tours, and nearby dining so they can travel with confidence. ABOUT FODOR’S AUTHORS: Each Fodor’s Travel Guide is researched and written by local experts.

Free Download An American Organist in Paris: The Letters of Lee Orville Erwin, 1930-1931 By Michael Hix (editor)
2012 | 140 Pages | ISBN: 0810883384 | PDF | 5 MB
Growing up in Huntsville, Alabama, during the first quarter of the 20th century, Alabama-born organist and composer Lee Orville Erwin, like many of the 20th century’s great American composers, spent time studying in Paris. From 1930 until 1931 Erwin studied in France with organist André Marchal and the harmony teachers Jean Verd and Nadia Boulanger. This formative experience greatly shaped his compositional style and aesthetic. Upon returning to the United States, Erwin began his lengthy career in radio and television working with Arthur Godfrey. In 1967, Erwin was commissioned by the American Theater Organ Society to compose organ music for the Gloria Swanson film Queen Kelly. It was this film that led his career back into the consoles of the great American theater organs. He toured extensively, playing thousands of concerts of organ music during silent film showings. He thus ushered in the silent film revival, continuing the genre of live music performance accompanying film. Erwin, believing that cue sheets originally compiled for these films during the silent film era were "full of the musical cliché’s of the 1920s," composed new scores to over 100 silent films. An American Organist in Paris presents Lee Orville Erwin’s letters from France to his family in 1930-1931. In these letters, Erwin recounts his daily experiences and encounters with some of the 20th century’s greatest musicians and teachers. He writes of his lessons with Marchal, Verd, and Boulanger and dinner parties with Olivier Messiaen. Erwin’s letters not only provide the singular experiences of a young musician but also reflect the common experiences shared by the multitude of American composers who studied in France during this time. These letters are extensively footnoted to provide clarity and background information of the locations and personalities discussed. A biographical chapter on Erwin, which outlines his extensive musical career and impact on the silent film music revival in the 20th century, is also included. This book will serve as a unique glimpse into the life of one of America’s most prolific composers for the theater organ.