Peeps Into Picardy
Craufurd, W.D. & Manton, E & E.A.
Published by Simpkin Marshall, London, 1919
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Peeps Into Picardy (1919) by W.D. Craufurd, E. Manton, and E.A. Manton is a charming post-World War I travel and regional study of the French province of Picardy, published by Simpkin Marshall in London. Written just after the Great War, the book offers an evocative blend of travelogue and reflection, as the authors explore the scarred yet resilient countryside of northern France. They capture the beauty of its ancient cathedrals, farmlands, and towns, alongside the human endurance that brought the region back to life after devastation. The writing often shifts between personal observation, local legend, and historical commentary, giving readers a vivid sense of place during a period of recovery and remembrance.
Richly illustrated with sketches and photographs, Peeps Into Picardy serves both as a tribute to the people of the region and as a cultural snapshot of postwar Europe. It embodies the mix of nostalgia and renewal that characterized British and French attitudes in the immediate aftermath of the war. This book would appeal to collectors of early 20th-century travel writing, those interested in post-WWI France, and admirers of illustrated regional histories."
