Yale Center for British Art

Title:: Journal in France.
Published / Created:: France, circa 1753.
Physical Description:: 1 volume (approximately 200 pages) : illustrations ; 18 cm
Holdings:: Rare Books and Manuscripts
DC135 .J68 1753
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Fund
Copyright Status:: Copyright Not Evaluated
Classification:: Archives & Manuscripts
Notes:: Bound in contemporary vellum.
Manuscript diary of a tour in France by a well-educated English traveler, circa 1753. The text is titled "Journal in France" at the head of the first leaf, and is then written mainly in French although with several sections in English. Includes numerous corrections.
Subject Terms:: Grand tours (Education) | France -- Description and travel -- Early works to 1800.
Form/Genre:: Travel literature. | Diaries.