Books to Adopt

The Paris Sketch Book (1866)

by William Makepeace Thackeray Return to list Adopt this book

Taking your Valentine to Paris this year? Walk the city streets through the eyes of English novelist William Thackeray (Vanity Fair) in this collection of witty observations during his time in Paris in 1835. A perfect adoption for Francophiles and a great alternative city guide!

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