Excerpt: ...invariably good humored and civil were certainly evil smelling, and intolerant of open windows and fresh air. The men and boys generally smoked a particularly vile-smelling black tobacco, of which they seemed very fond, and although some of the cars were marked "Niet rooken" (no smoking) no one seemed to object to the fumes. Tower of the Grand' Place: Nieuport Here one seldom saw the purely Spanish type of face so usual in Antwerp and Brabant. The race seemed Pg 105 purer, and the peasants used the pure Flemish ...
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Excerpt: ...invariably good humored and civil were certainly evil smelling, and intolerant of open windows and fresh air. The men and boys generally smoked a particularly vile-smelling black tobacco, of which they seemed very fond, and although some of the cars were marked "Niet rooken" (no smoking) no one seemed to object to the fumes. Tower of the Grand' Place: Nieuport Here one seldom saw the purely Spanish type of face so usual in Antwerp and Brabant. The race seemed Pg 105 purer, and the peasants used the pure Flemish tongue. Few of the elders I found spoke French fluently, although the children used it freely to each other, of course understanding and speaking Flemish also. There were various newspapers published in the Flemish language exclusively. These, however, were very primitive, given over entirely to purely local brevities, and the prices of potatoes, beets and other commodities, and containing also a "feuilleton" of interest to the farmers and laborers. There were several "organs" of the Flemish Patriotic party devoted to the conservation and preservation of the Flemish language and the ancient traditions, which were powerful among the people, although their circulation could not have been very profitable. The peasantry in truth were very ignorant, and knew of very little beyond their own parishes. The educational standard of the people of West Flanders was certainly low, and it was a matter of comment among the opponents of the established church, that education being in the hands of the clergy, they invariably defeated plans for making it compulsory. But nevertheless, the peasantry were to all appearances both contented and fairly happy. As their wants were few and primitive, their living was cheap. Their fare was coffee, of which they consumed a great deal, black bread, salt pork and potatoes. The use Pg 106 of oleomargarine was universal in place of butter. They grew tobacco in their small gardens for their own use, and also, it is...
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Binding slightly loose, edgeworn. This book has hardback covers. Ex-library, With usual stamps and markings, In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 1500grams, ISBN:
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Illustrated. Good plus or better, light general wear, binding loose. Quarto, Pages browned. This oversize book may require extra shipping for priority and international orders.
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Very Good. Later. Very good. Spine faded, Inscription from lady to whom the book is dedicated (Anne Hoyt Bishop) on front free endpaper. Please Note: This book has been transferred to Between the Covers from another database and might not be described to our usual standards. Please inquire for more detailed condition information.
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PLEASE NOTE, WE DO NOT SHIP TO DENMARK. New Book. Shipped from UK in 4 to 14 days. Established seller since 2000. Please note we cannot offer an expedited shipping service from the UK.
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PLEASE NOTE, WE DO NOT SHIP TO DENMARK. New Book. Shipped from UK in 4 to 14 days. Established seller since 2000. Please note we cannot offer an expedited shipping service from the UK.
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Very Good, No Dust Jacket. 8VO, 212 Pgs., B/W, Color Ills. Hardcover: Cloth bound illustrated boards. Title on frontboard in gold with illustrated shield edged in gold. Rubbing to illustration. Title in gold on spine, Frontispiece and beautiful illustrations are tissue-guarded. Interesting text of a time-gone-by. Nice tight binding.
