French and English: A Comparison by Hamerton, Philip Gilbert

Roberts Brothers, Boston, 1889. 1st edition.. Hardback. Cloth, G. xxiv+480pp+8pp publsihers adverts, cloth rather rubbed along the edges, initial blank & half title missing, pages a little yellowed, a fair copy. A series of essays on the similarities & differences between the characters & national traits of the English & the French. The author had written a series of articls in the 'Atlantic Monthly' under the same title upon which this book is based. Chapter I, on Physical Education begins thus - 'In England there is not much physical education of a formal and methodical nature ; the English are not reamarkable for a love of gymnastic exercises, and they seldom train to develop the body scientifically except when they prepare themselves for boat races'.

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paperback. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book.

hardcover. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book.