The Roof Of France

The Roof of France is a travelogue written by Matilda Betham-Edwards, an English writer and traveller, first published in 1895. The book is a vivid account of her journey through the Pyrenees, a mountain range in southwestern Europe, which forms a natural border between France and Spain. The book is divided into 11 chapters, each describing a different part of the Pyrenees region. Betham-Edwards takes the reader on a journey through picturesque valleys, rugged peaks, and quaint villages, providing a detailed description of the landscape, the people, and their way of life. She also shares her experiences of hiking, camping, and exploring the natural beauty of the region. Throughout the book, Betham-Edwards provides historical and cultural context to the places she visits, sharing stories of the region's past, its legends and folklore, and the impact of the changing political landscape on the people who live there. The Roof of France is a beautifully written and engaging travelogue that captures the essence of the Pyrenees region and its people. It is a must-read for anyone interested in travel, adventure, and exploring the natural world.Here and there are patches of potatoes, buckwheat and rye, the yellow and green breaking the gray surface of the rocky waste; not a habitation, not a living creature, is in sight. Before us and around stretch desert upon desert of bare limestone, the nearer undulations cold and slaty in tone, the remoter taking the loveliest, warmest dyes --gold brown, deep orange, just tinted with crimson, reddish purple and pale rose. We are on the threshold of the true Caussien region. Sterility of soil, a Siberian climate, geographical isolation, here reach their climax, whilst at the base of these lofty calcareous tablelands lie sequestered valleys fertile fields and flowery gardens, oases of the Lozerien Sahara.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.