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In the Track of Robert Louis Stevenson and Elsewhere in Old France
In the Track of Robert Louis Stevenson and Elsewhere in Old France is a travelogue written by J. A. Hammerton. The book takes the reader on a journey through France, following in the footsteps of the famous author Robert Louis Stevenson. Hammerton describes his travels through the countryside, towns and cities of France, sharing his observations and experiences of the people, culture and history of the country. The book is a blend of personal narrative, historical commentary and travel guide, providing an informative and entertaining account of France and its people. Hammerton's writing style is engaging and descriptive, painting vivid pictures of the places he visits and the people he meets. The book is ideal for anyone interested in travel, history, or the works of Robert Louis Stevenson.1908. With 92 Illustrations. A travelogue that follows Stevenson's path through France. Through the Cevennes; Along the Route of An Inland Voyage; The Most Picturesque Town in Europe; The Country of the Camisards; The Wonderland of France; The Town of Tartarin; La Fete Dieu; M'Sieu Meelin of Dundae; Round About a French Fair; and The Palace of the Angels.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.
392 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2005
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About the author
John Alexander Hammerton
691 books10 followersSir John Alexander Hammerton is described by the Dictionary of National Biography as "the most successful creator of large-scale works of reference that Britain has known".
His first posts in journalism included a period in Nottingham where he first met Arthur Mee, who was to become his lifelong friend. Then, in 1905, he joined Alfred Harmsworth's Amalgamated Press. There he again collaborated with Mee in producing the Harmsworth Self-Educator.
He contributed to the first edition of Mee's Children's Encyclopædia, which appeared in a fortnightly series from 1908 till 1910 before being published in eight large volumes. His contribution consisted of compiling articles on 'Famous Books' and 'Poetry'.
His greatest achievement was Harmsworth's Universal Encyclopædia, which – like the Children's Encyclopædia – was published first as a fortnightly series in 1920–22 and sold twelve million copies throughout the English-speaking world.
From 1914 to 1919, Hammerton was joint editor with Herbert Wrigley Wilson of the periodical The Great War:The Standard History of the All-Europe Conflict, published by the Amalgamated Press. The first volume was largely concerned with justifying Britain's entry into the war, and with encouraging the British people to sign up and fight. In its entirety, it ran to 13 volumes.
In 1933, his A Popular History of the Great War (in 6 volumes) was published. In his introduction to volume 1, he concedes 'Although it remains a storehouse of information for future students of the period, "The Great War," as that set of thirteen massive volumes was called, would now require to be largely re-written in light of later knowledge' - and so the Popular History was written "embodying the gist of post-war revelations and official documents". Each of the volumes covers a specific period (Volume 1: "The First Phase: 1914"; Volume 2: "Extension of the Struggle: 1915"; Volume 3: "The Allies at Bay: 1916"; Volume 4: "A Year of Attrition: 1917"; Volume 5: "The Year of Victory: 1918"; Volume 6: "The Armistice and After"). The complete work comprises 3,840 pages of text, along with over 100 maps and diagrams and some 800 photographic illustrations.
Subsequently he edited numerous literary works. Among the publications in his own name, one can mention a biography of J.M. Barrie and studies of Charles Dickens and Robert Louis Stevenson. He also wrote an autobiography, Books and Myself (1944).
After the death of Arthur Mee in 1943, he wrote in 1946 a biography of the latter entitled Child of Wonder.
His first posts in journalism included a period in Nottingham where he first met Arthur Mee, who was to become his lifelong friend. Then, in 1905, he joined Alfred Harmsworth's Amalgamated Press. There he again collaborated with Mee in producing the Harmsworth Self-Educator.
He contributed to the first edition of Mee's Children's Encyclopædia, which appeared in a fortnightly series from 1908 till 1910 before being published in eight large volumes. His contribution consisted of compiling articles on 'Famous Books' and 'Poetry'.
His greatest achievement was Harmsworth's Universal Encyclopædia, which – like the Children's Encyclopædia – was published first as a fortnightly series in 1920–22 and sold twelve million copies throughout the English-speaking world.
From 1914 to 1919, Hammerton was joint editor with Herbert Wrigley Wilson of the periodical The Great War:The Standard History of the All-Europe Conflict, published by the Amalgamated Press. The first volume was largely concerned with justifying Britain's entry into the war, and with encouraging the British people to sign up and fight. In its entirety, it ran to 13 volumes.
In 1933, his A Popular History of the Great War (in 6 volumes) was published. In his introduction to volume 1, he concedes 'Although it remains a storehouse of information for future students of the period, "The Great War," as that set of thirteen massive volumes was called, would now require to be largely re-written in light of later knowledge' - and so the Popular History was written "embodying the gist of post-war revelations and official documents". Each of the volumes covers a specific period (Volume 1: "The First Phase: 1914"; Volume 2: "Extension of the Struggle: 1915"; Volume 3: "The Allies at Bay: 1916"; Volume 4: "A Year of Attrition: 1917"; Volume 5: "The Year of Victory: 1918"; Volume 6: "The Armistice and After"). The complete work comprises 3,840 pages of text, along with over 100 maps and diagrams and some 800 photographic illustrations.
Subsequently he edited numerous literary works. Among the publications in his own name, one can mention a biography of J.M. Barrie and studies of Charles Dickens and Robert Louis Stevenson. He also wrote an autobiography, Books and Myself (1944).
After the death of Arthur Mee in 1943, he wrote in 1946 a biography of the latter entitled Child of Wonder.
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