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

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The Seine

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

1122858026

Responsibility statement

Elaine Sciolino

Sub title

the river that made Paris

Summary

"In the spring of 1978, as a young journalist in Paris, Elaine Sciolino was seduced by a river. In The Seine, she tells the story of that river through its rich history and lively characters-a bargewoman, a riverbank bookseller, a houseboat- dweller, a famous cinematographer known for capturing the river's light. She patrols with river police, rows with a restorer of antique boats, discovers a champagne vineyard, and even dares to swim in the Seine. Sciolino's keen eye and vivid prose bring the river to life as she discovers its origins on a remote plateau in Burgundy, where a pagan goddess healed pilgrims at an ancient temple. She follows the Seine to Le Havre, where it meets the sea. 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."--, Provided by publisher

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River that made Paris

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