J. J. Ampère - Promenade en Amérique - 1856
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Key edition reviewed in 1856. Pioneering journey to America (1851-1852) by the French academician Jean-Jacques Ampère.
A work personally dedicated to Alexis de Tocqueville. Avant-garde sociological observations on American democracy and the customs of the New World.
Michel Lévy Frères, Paris. Period half-leather binding.
AMPÈRE — Stroll in America, 1856
Key edition review of 1856 — Founding journey in North America, Cuba, and Mexico (1851-1852)
by the French academician Jean-Jacques Ampère (1800-1864).
Tocqueville Dedication — Work personally dedicated to Alexis de Tocqueville
Democracy in America. Ampère confesses that his journey was an empirical verification of Tocqueville.
Every day, every hour spent in the United States was a commentary on your work.
Author's authority — Jean-Jacques Ampère: Académie française (1847), Collège de France.
Mazarine Library. French pioneer of comparative literature. Son of physicist André-Marie Ampère.
Prestigious publishing house — Michel Lévy Frères, 1856 = revolutionary year (Michel-Lévy Collection)
Ancestor of the paperback book. Catalog including Hugo, Balzac, Sand, Flaubert, Baudelaire.
Content — Systematic observations on: American educational institutions, revolutionary heritage.
Daily customs, the status of women (notably Lowell's manufactures), slavery, French-American relations, Canadian civilization.
Innovative approach — avant-garde comparative sociological method for 1851. Not a picturesque account, but a critical analysis of institutions and customs.
Authentic antique binding — Dark green half-leather, spine with five raised bands, gold tooling, 'J.J. AMPÈRE — PROMENADE'.
In America, glossy paper plates. 19th-century natural patina. No 20th-century restoration.
Condition — Excellent for 170 years. Two complete volumes, full pages, solid binding, superior laid paper.
Very light, normal signs of wear, gilding preserved.
Format: In-8° (21.5 × 14.5 cm)
Completeness — 2 bound volumes (First Volume and Second Volume), matching, with maximum integrity.
Academic interest — A major document of the 19th-century Franco-American dialogue. Its value for historians of ideas.
Tocqueville specialists, comparative literatures, history of mentalities.
Carefully preserved — French private collection, light and climate protection. Respected and appreciated work.
Will be shipped securely, well packaged in shock-absorbing materials (reinforced bubble wrap + rigid cardboard).
Key edition reviewed in 1856. Pioneering journey to America (1851-1852) by the French academician Jean-Jacques Ampère.
A work personally dedicated to Alexis de Tocqueville. Avant-garde sociological observations on American democracy and the customs of the New World.
Michel Lévy Frères, Paris. Period half-leather binding.
AMPÈRE — Stroll in America, 1856
Key edition review of 1856 — Founding journey in North America, Cuba, and Mexico (1851-1852)
by the French academician Jean-Jacques Ampère (1800-1864).
Tocqueville Dedication — Work personally dedicated to Alexis de Tocqueville
Democracy in America. Ampère confesses that his journey was an empirical verification of Tocqueville.
Every day, every hour spent in the United States was a commentary on your work.
Author's authority — Jean-Jacques Ampère: Académie française (1847), Collège de France.
Mazarine Library. French pioneer of comparative literature. Son of physicist André-Marie Ampère.
Prestigious publishing house — Michel Lévy Frères, 1856 = revolutionary year (Michel-Lévy Collection)
Ancestor of the paperback book. Catalog including Hugo, Balzac, Sand, Flaubert, Baudelaire.
Content — Systematic observations on: American educational institutions, revolutionary heritage.
Daily customs, the status of women (notably Lowell's manufactures), slavery, French-American relations, Canadian civilization.
Innovative approach — avant-garde comparative sociological method for 1851. Not a picturesque account, but a critical analysis of institutions and customs.
Authentic antique binding — Dark green half-leather, spine with five raised bands, gold tooling, 'J.J. AMPÈRE — PROMENADE'.
In America, glossy paper plates. 19th-century natural patina. No 20th-century restoration.
Condition — Excellent for 170 years. Two complete volumes, full pages, solid binding, superior laid paper.
Very light, normal signs of wear, gilding preserved.
Format: In-8° (21.5 × 14.5 cm)
Completeness — 2 bound volumes (First Volume and Second Volume), matching, with maximum integrity.
Academic interest — A major document of the 19th-century Franco-American dialogue. Its value for historians of ideas.
Tocqueville specialists, comparative literatures, history of mentalities.
Carefully preserved — French private collection, light and climate protection. Respected and appreciated work.
Will be shipped securely, well packaged in shock-absorbing materials (reinforced bubble wrap + rigid cardboard).
Details
Number of Books
2
Subject
Sociology
Book Title
Promenade en Amérique
Author/ Illustrator
J. J. Ampère
Condition
Fine
Publication year oldest item
1856
Height
21.5 cm
Edition
Revised edition
Width
14.5 cm
Language
French
Original language
Yes
Publisher
Michel Lévy Frères
Number of pages
839
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