A literary tour de France: the world of books on the eve of the French Revolution
General non-fiction, European history, Business and economics, Criticism
Human-narrated audio
Summary
Using the archives from a Swiss university, former Harvard University librarian recounts the adventures of Jean-François Favarger, a traveling salesman for a Swiss publishing house, during five months in 1778. Discusses day-to-day business practices, government censorship, book smuggling, the differences in markets, and more. 2018
Title Details
ISBN
9780195144512
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Copyright Date
2018
Book number
4291027
Audio details for CELA title
Narrator
George Holmes
Duration
16 hours 39 minutes 7 seconds
Audio producer
Benefit Media