Place: Italy--Description and travel--19th century. / Form: Correspondence -- 19th century / Language: French / Year: <span class="single" data-blrl-single="1840">1840</span> - Philadelphia Area Archives Search Results

Start Over Place Italy--Description and travel--19th century. Form Correspondence -- 19th century Language French Year 1840

Extent:: 1 box and 0.4 linear feet
Abstract:: Consists of 273 letters, most of which are from French aristocrat, writer, and socialite Marquis Astolphe de Custine to his close friend, María de las Mercedes Santa Cruz y Montalvo, comtesse de Merlin. Reflecting on a myriad of topics, Custine's letters offer insight into the political, intellectual, social, and cultural happenings in Europe during a time of great change while also providing insight into his own character.

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