
APOLOGIA
LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS
CHAPTER I. INTRODUCTORY
CHAPTER II. THE PROVINCE AND THE PEOPLE
CHAPTER III. THE TOPOGRAPHY OF THE PROVINCE
CHAPTER IV. TRAVEL ROUTES IN BRITTANY
CHAPTER V. THE BRETON TONGUE AND LEGEND
CHAPTER VI. MANNERS AND CUSTOMS
CHAPTER VII. THE FISHERIES
CHAPTER I. THE LOIRE IN BRITTANY
A vivid portrait of Brittany unfolds through a series of leisurely road‑and‑rail excursions, inviting listeners to wander the region’s rugged coastlines, historic towns, and quiet villages. The narrator blends personal observations with practical details—routes, maps, and essential travel tips—so both arm‑chair explorers and those setting out on their own journeys will feel well‑guided. Interspersed with charming anecdotes about local customs, markets, and the Breton language, the narrative captures the everyday rhythm of life along the western shore.
Complementing the prose are numerous sketches that bring the scenery to life: towering medieval citadels, bustling harbor scenes, and the distinctive dress of Breton women. These illustrations act as a visual diary, offering a panoramic sense of place that goes beyond the usual guidebook snapshot. Listeners will come away with a rich, sensory impression of Brittany’s heritage, natural beauty, and the quiet hospitality waiting in its inns and villages.
Language
en
Duration
~6 hours (382K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Release date
2013-06-03
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

b. 1871
Best known for richly detailed travel books, this American writer explored France, Britain, Italy, and the wider Mediterranean in an engaging early-20th-century style. Much of the work was published under the pen name Francis Miltoun and often paired lively text with illustrations by Blanche McManus.
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