Berets, Baguettes, and Beyond: Curious Histories of France

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If you love France and are curious about all things French, this book is for you. In it you will find stories exploring the curious histories behind everyday French symbols: From berets to baguettes, and beyond.
You will discover:
• How the baguette got its distinctive shape
• Why the French are represented by a rooster
• Who created the beret-wearing French stereotype
• Why the guillotine was invented
• Why there are gargoyles on Gothic churches
• And much more…

Product details

EAN/ISBN:: 9780993137198
Edition:: Illustrated
Format:: Illustriert
Medium:: Paperback
Number of pages:: 150
Publication date:: 2018-11-06
Publisher:: Boo-Tickety Publishing
Manufacturer:: Unknown

EAN/ISBN:: 9780993137198
Edition:: Illustrated
Format:: Illustriert
Medium:: Paperback
Number of pages:: 150
Publication date:: 2018-11-06
Publisher:: Boo-Tickety Publishing
Manufacturer:: Unknown

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