Victoria Mas
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Language
English
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"The Salpetriere Asylum: Paris, 1885. Dr. Charcot holds all of Paris in thrall with his displays of hypnotism on women who have been deemed mad and cast out from society. But the truth is much more complicated--these women are often simply inconvenient, unwanted wives, those who have lost something precious, wayward daughters, or girls born from adulterous relationships. For Parisian society, the highlight of the year is the Lenten ball--the Madwomen's...
2) The farm to table French phrasebook: master the culture, language and savoir faire of French cuisine
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Publisher
Ulysses Press
Publication Date
[2014]
Language
English
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Whether you're spending a semester in Paris, vacationing in the Riviera, dining at a local bistro or mastering the French culinary art in your own kitchen, The Farm to Table French Phrasebook opens a bountiful world of food that you won't find in any textbook or classroom: Navigate produce markets, charcuteries and patisseries ; Prepare meals the French way with delicious, authentic recipes ; Speak the lingo of Paris's top restaurants and bistros...


