Excerpt from Chantilly, Vol. 2 of 3 The King awaited de Montbel's arrival with impatience, and fortunately it was not long before he was announced. How different was his appearance from that of the Count. In spite of all, the latter could not help feeling, at a glance, how very far he was yet behind him in those arts and graces which constitute the refined courtier. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Excerpt from The Jacquerie, Vol. 2 of 3: Or the Lady A sudden pause instantly succeeded; and the contrast was strange, when, after that scene of strife and confusion, and-shouts and outcries, a deep stillness suddenly fell over the whole scene. And a robin, unscared by all that had preceded, was heard singing in a willow tree by the side of the moat. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Excerpt from My Lady Coquette, Vol. 2 of 3: A Novel Even Arthur has lost all his gay spirits, and is ceaselessly perplexed as to what is to be done with regard to Yolande. Lance comes over on the morning after the funeral, and together the young people discuss plans of future action - but all without any tangible result. No one has the slightest clue to the girl's present abode or her means of support, and all attempts to trace or follow her are ren dered unsafe by the knowledge of Budd's in tentions and the dread that, were she found, his malice mightbe once again put in force. For a time at least we can make no move ment to. Follow her, says Lance, drearily; she has fled to evade the horrors of further publicity in this sad matter. It would be cruel and unwise to prevent her finding the safety and peace she needs. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Excerpt from Memoirs of the Baroness D'oberkirch, Countess De Montbrison, Vol. 2 of 3 Peter, the Great so justly styled, Amongst us once instruction sought Lowly in foreign lands he toiled, And fame and wisdom thus he bought. From us he learned then: to-day The debt his heir doth well repay. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

The beloved sequel to the bestselling classic, Mastering the Art of French Cooking, Volume II presents more fantastic step-by-step French recipes for home cooks. Working from the principle that “mastering any art is a continuing process,” Julia Child and Simone Beck gathered together a brilliant selection of new dishes to bring you to a yet higher level of culinary mastery. They have searched out more of the classic dishes and regional specialties of France, and adapted them so that Americans, working with American ingredients, in American kitchens, can achieve the incomparable flavors and aromas that bring up a rush of memories—of lunch at a country inn in Provence, of an evening at a great Paris restaurant, of the essential cooking of France. From French bread to salted goose, from peasant ragoûts to royal Napoleons, recipes are written with the same detail, exactness, and clarity that are the soul of Mastering the Art of French Cooking.

Clark examines the book of hours in the context of medieval culture, the book trade in Paris, and the role of Paris as an international center of illumination. 64 illustrations, 40 in color.