Features
- Cover Type: Paperback with 160 pages
- Published by: Capital Books September 15, 2003
- Written in: English
- ISBN 10 Number: 193186845X
- ISBN 13 Number: 978-1931868457
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Book Dimensions:
7.8 x 5.2 x 0.4 inches
- Weighs: 6.2 ounces
Product Review
"delightful, light-hearted travel book…. It’s written and illustrated with the exuberance of youth." --
Dee Hardy, Lapeer County Press"describes everything you need to know-and more-about the fine art of barging." --
Chicago Tribune"There are a lot of unexpected and delightful moments." --
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Product Description
In the summer of 1999, Erasmus Kloman and his family chartered a barge and piloted it along the lovely Burgundy and Nivernais canals in France. In "Barging in Burgundy" Mr. Kloman combines a narrative travelogue with practical how-to-do-it instructions. He tells readers what they need to know about taking a barge trip -- including how to determine which barge company to procure, what supplies to bring on board, and how to maneuver the locks encountered on the trip. At the same time, he lyrically describes the romance of travel in Burgundy, its remarkable history, breathtaking architecture, its wines and hearty cuisines. Also included are a list of sites worth a visit, restaurants, emergency numbers, and recipes from the region. This is a wonderful resource guide for adventurous travelers contemplating a barge trip or readers who just want to vicariously experience the beauty and tranquility of a barge trip through the French countryside.
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