{"product_id":"1876-geographie-du-departement-de-lisere-by-adolphe-joanne-hardcover-illustrated-librairie-hachette-et-cie","title":"1876, Géographie Du Département De L'isere by Adolphe Joanne, Hardcover, Illustrated, Librairie Hachette et Cie","description":"\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom:1em\"\u003eGéographie Du Département De L'isere\u003cbr\u003eAvec Une Carte Coloriée Et 10 Gravures\u003cbr\u003eby Adolphe Joanne\u003cbr\u003eLibrairie Hachette et Cie, 1876, Paris\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom:1em\"\u003e[English Translation]\u003cbr\u003eGeography Of the Department Of Isere\u003cbr\u003eWith a Colored Map and 10 Engravings\u003cbr\u003eBy Adolphe Joanne\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom:1em\"\u003eParis\u003cbr\u003eHachette and Co. Bookstore\u003cbr\u003e79, Boulevard Saint-germain\u003cbr\u003e1876\u003cbr\u003eTranslation and Reproduction Rights Reserved\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom:1em\"\u003eCONDITION:\u003cbr\u003eOverall condition is good. The covers and boards are in fair condition, showing bumped corners, significant edgewear, rubbing, and writing. The spine is good, with bumping to the head and tail. The hinges and joints are tight. The text block and pages are in decent shape with some toning. A previous owner's name written on the front endpaper. The plates and illustrations are all present with some minor foxing. Folded map is present with some tears. FRENCH language.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom:1em\"\u003eATTRIBUTES:\u003cbr\u003eThere are inscriptions and\/or bookseller notes on front matter. Illustrated edition. Hardcover. No dust jacket. Bound in paper over boards. This is an antiquarian book that has had a long and illustrious journey through time. Please take a look at the pictures to ascertain the condition of this item.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom:1em\"\u003eDESCRIPTION:\u003cbr\u003eThis book, \"Géographie Du Département De L'isere\" by Adolphe Joanne, delves into the geography of the Isère department in France. It offers a detailed exploration of the region's physical landscape, including its mountains, rivers, and other geographical features, as well as aspects of its human geography, such as towns and historical sites. The book includes a colored map and 10 engravings, which serve to visually enhance the geographical descriptions and provide a richer understanding of the Isère department.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom:1em\"\u003eAdolphe Joanne (1813-1881) was a prominent French geographical writer and author of numerous travel books. He initially trained as a lawyer but soon turned to journalism and travel writing, beginning with a trip to Switzerland and the Black Forest in 1841. Joanne is particularly renowned for his \"Guides Joanne,\" which later became the \"Guides Bleus,\" a series of comprehensive travel guides covering various regions of France, Germany, England, Switzerland, and the Orient. He also published a geographical dictionary, \"Dictionnaire géographique de la France.\" His work was significant in popularizing travel literature and making geographical information accessible to a wider audience.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom:1em\"\u003eFor collectors, this book holds interest due to its historical context as a detailed geographical study from the 19th century. It represents a specific period in the development of regional geography and travel writing in France. As part of Adolphe Joanne's extensive body of work, it contributes to understanding his overall contribution to geographical literature and the evolution of guidebooks. The inclusion of a colored map and engravings also adds to its appeal, offering visual insights into the Isère department as it was perceived and documented in 1876.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom:1em\"\u003eFLASHBACK TO 1876 WHEN THIS BOOK WAS PUBLISHED:\u003cbr\u003eWhen this book was published in 1876, the United States celebrated its centennial with the Philadelphia Exposition while General Custer met his end at Little Bighorn. Europe saw the start of the Bulgarian April Uprising against Ottoman rule, and Adolphe Joanne, a renowned French cartographer, continued to shape the understanding of the continent's geography. Alexander Graham Bell also patented the telephone, forever changing communication, as Richard Wagner's *Ring Cycle* premiered in Bayreuth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom:1em\"\u003eLANGUAGE: French\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom:1em\"\u003ePage Count: 70\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom:1em\"\u003eLocation: LIB #043\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Librairie Hachette et Cie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42657810251874,"sku":"EN-03262026-034440","price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0248\/1094\/6612\/files\/1774480644054-d6hqlivkh4m-DSC03543.jpg?v=1774538364","url":"https:\/\/ebonnoir.com\/products\/1876-geographie-du-departement-de-lisere-by-adolphe-joanne-hardcover-illustrated-librairie-hachette-et-cie","provider":"Ebon et Noir","version":"1.0","type":"link"}