Social Amusements: Or Holidays At Aunt Adela's Cottage (1842) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781167203367)

Social Amusements: Or Holidays At Aunt Adela�������s Cottage is a book written by Jean Pierre Bres and published in 1842. The book is a collection of short stories that revolve around the theme of social gatherings and celebrations. The stories are set in the countryside, where the characters go to visit their Aunt Adela's cottage and spend their holidays engaging in various social activities.The book is divided into several sections, each focusing on a different aspect of social life. The first section deals with outdoor activities, such as picnics, boating, and fishing, while the second section focuses on indoor activities, such as card games and theatrical performances. The third section explores the theme of love and courtship, with stories about romantic encounters and marriages.The book is written in a light and humorous style, with a focus on the interactions between the characters. The stories are populated with a wide range of characters, from the wealthy and aristocratic to the working-class, providing a glimpse into the social hierarchy of the time.Overall, Social Amusements: Or Holidays At Aunt Adela�������s Cottage is a charming and entertaining book that offers a window into the social customs and leisure activities of the early 19th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Jean Pierre Bres
ISBN-10: 1167203364
ISBN-13: 9781167203367
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 218
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.66lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.46d