A New Picture Of Paris: Or The Stranger's Guide To The French Metropolis (1816)

A New Picture of Paris: Or The Stranger�������s Guide to the French Metropolis is a guidebook written by Edward Planta and published in 1816. The book provides a detailed and comprehensive description of Paris, including its history, architecture, culture, and social life. It is intended for English-speaking visitors to the city and offers practical advice on everything from transportation to accommodations. The book is organized into several sections, each of which covers a different aspect of Parisian life. These include the city's top attractions, such as the Louvre and Notre Dame Cathedral, as well as its lesser-known neighborhoods and markets. Planta also provides information on the city's social customs, including its cafes, theaters, and salons. The guidebook is notable for its vivid descriptions of Parisian life during the early 19th century and for its detailed maps and illustrations. It remains a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and culture of Paris.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.