Memoranda on Tours and Touraine by J. H. Holdsworth
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"Memoranda on Tours and Touraine" by J. H. Holdsworth is a travel guide that was likely written in the early 19th century. The text serves to provide information regarding Tours and the surrounding region of Touraine in central France, focusing particularly on its climate, geology, botany, and wines. Primarily aimed at British tourists and invalids seeking health restoration, the book blends practical advice with descriptive narrative. The opening of this guide introduces
readers to the scenic beauty of the Touraine area, highlighting its gentle landscapes filled with vineyards, picturesque villages, and characteristically attractive elements like the Loire River and its surroundings. Holdsworth emphasizes the region's mild climate, arguing its benefits for individuals recovering from illness and seeking restorative travel experiences. He also outlines the range of topics the book will cover, such as routes to Tours, the local flora and fauna, and various social and recreational activities available to tourists, establishing a comprehensive look at the allure of Tours and Touraine for visitors. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Holdsworth, J. H. |
|---|---|
| Title |
Memoranda on Tours and Touraine Including remarks on the climate with a sketch of the Botany And Geology of the Province also on the Wines and Mineral Waters of France |
| Alternate Title | Memoranda on Tours, Touraine and Central France |
| Credits |
Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 62.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: France, Andorra, Monaco |
| Subject | Tours (France) -- Guidebooks |
| Subject | Touraine (France) -- Guidebooks |
| Subject | Health resorts -- France |
| Subject | Hydrotherapy -- France |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 33473 |
| Release Date | Aug 20, 2010 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 517 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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