Description
Overview
Delight in the ultimate “dictionary” for lovers of the South of France. Written by Sunday Times bestselling author Peter Mayle (A Year in Provence), Provence A-Z is a richly informative, quirky, and witty celebration of the customs, language, history, and food that define this beautiful region. Published by Profile Books (London, 2006), this hardcover edition makes a wonderful gift or reference guide for any traveler.
Delight in the ultimate “dictionary” for lovers of the South of France. Written by Sunday Times bestselling author Peter Mayle (A Year in Provence), Provence A-Z is a richly informative, quirky, and witty celebration of the customs, language, history, and food that define this beautiful region. Published by Profile Books (London, 2006), this hardcover edition makes a wonderful gift or reference guide for any traveler.
Inside the Book
Shifting away from a conventional, dry reference textbook, Mayle presents more than 170 entertaining entries. He writes about everything from local architecture, truffles, and lavender fields to linguistic oddities and historical characters, all accompanied by charming collected artwork and vintage advertisements.
Shifting away from a conventional, dry reference textbook, Mayle presents more than 170 entertaining entries. He writes about everything from local architecture, truffles, and lavender fields to linguistic oddities and historical characters, all accompanied by charming collected artwork and vintage advertisements.
Condition Report
- Overall Grade: Good Pre-owned Reading Copy.
- Dust Jacket: Present but shows visible wear, including a minor tear/chipping at the top head of the spine block as shown in the product image. The cover graphics remain bright and bold.
- Binding & Boards: Hard boards underneath are structurally flat and clean. The inner spine binding is straight, firm, and fully secure.
- Pages: The inner text block is in very good condition—completely clean, flat, white, and tightly bound. Free from text highlighting, water wrinkling, or ink names written inside.
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