Bibliograph

The Seine, the river that made Paris, Elaine Sciolino

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The Seine, the river that made Paris, Elaine Sciolino

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages [344]-354) and index

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contains biographical information

Illustrations

mapsillustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The Seine

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

1113328869

Responsibility statement

Elaine Sciolino

Sub title

the river that made Paris

Summary

Elaine Sciolino tells the story of the Seine through its rich history and lively characters--a bargewoman, a riverbank bookseller, a houseboat-dweller, a famous cinematographer. She patrols with river police, rows with a restorer of antique boats, discovers a champagne vineyard, and even dares to swim in the Seine. Braiding memoir, travelogue, and history through the Seine's winding route, Sciolino offers a love letter to Paris and the river at its heart and invites readers to explore its magic

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River that made Paris

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