Mount Peacock or Progress in Provence [Paperback]

Originally published in 1934, this book contains the translated text of Marie Mauron's memoir of life in Provence.Originally published in 1934, this book contains the translated text of Marie Mauron's memoir of life in Provence around the turn of the twentieth century. F. R. Lucas prefaces the autobiography with a note on the author, Provence and the memoir's place in Provencal literature.Originally published in 1934, this book contains the translated text of Marie Mauron's memoir of life in Provence around the turn of the twentieth century. F. R. Lucas prefaces the autobiography with a note on the author, Provence and the memoir's place in Provencal literature.Originally published in 1934, this book contains the translated text of Marie Mauron's memoir of life in Provence around the turn of the twentieth century. F. R. Lucas prefaces the autobiography with a note on the author, Provence and the memoir's place in Provencal literature. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in inter-war French literature.Introduction; 2. Plenary session; 3. The quinquennial census; 4. Worms and palms; 5. The inheritance; 6. Hilarion and his train; 7. The drainage board; 8. Inspection of remounts; 9. The elections to the chambers of agriculture; 10. The black dog; 11. Indigenous fauna; 12. The tax-collector's round; 13. Mechanically-propelled vehicles; 14. The free commune of Mont-Paon.