Baring-Gould (Sabine)

THE DESERTS OF SOUTHERN FRANCE

Published: Methuen & Co, London, 1894

Edition: First edition

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2 volumes. First editions 1894.

An introduction to the Limestone and Chalk

plateaux of ancient Aquitaine.

Examination of the geology of the Aquitaine

region of France by Sabine Baring-Gould.

With chapters on les Causses, la Crouzate,

the Caussenards, the firehills of Cransac,

le Puy d'Issolu and the Routiers.

Illustrations by S. Hutton and F. D. Bedford.

Publishers blue cloth binding.

Large gilt vignette to cover.

Gilt title with gilt vignettes to spine.

Volume I.

xxii, 296 pages.

Frontispiece plate with tissue-guard.

20 full-page plates.

In-text illustrations.

Volume II.

xii, 303 pages.

4 page publishers catalogue.

Frontispiece plate with tissue-guard.

In-text illustrations.

Sheet music.

Sabine Baring-Gould (1834-1924), an antiquarian

and writer known for penning the hymn 'Onward,

Christian Soldiers'. A prolific and varied writer, his

output included numerous works relating to the

West Country, geology, and even lycanthropy.

Recorded shipping weight 2400g

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  • Binding Condition: Very good
  • Overall Condition: Very good
  • Size: 23 x 16 cm
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