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A classic early twentieth-century French language reader intended for American students studying the language in secondary schools and colleges.Le Français et Sa Patrie, written by L. Raymond Talbot, was designed as an introductory reader presenting selections about French life, culture, and geography. The text is supported by vocabulary sections to help English-speaking students develop reading comprehension and familiarity with everyday French usage.This copy was printed in 1929 by Benjamin H. Sanborn & Company and remains a charming example of the language textbooks used in American classrooms during the early twentieth century.Bound in its original dark green cloth with gilt lettering, the book retains its period character and includes photographic illustrations along with a vocabulary section at the rear.ConditionGood vintage condition with visible signs of age and prior use.
• Original green cloth binding with gilt lettering
• Moderate surface wear and rubbing to the cloth boards
• Corners and spine ends show mild wear
• Hinges beginning to separate slightly at both the front and rear but remain intact
• Binding remains holding and the text block secure
• Pages lightly toned with age
• Previous owner’s name written on the front endpaper
• Interior pages otherwise clean and fully readablePlease review photos carefully as they form part of the description.
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