Berets, Baguettes, and Beyond
Author | : Margo Lestz |
Publisher | : Boo-Tickety Publishing |
Total Pages | : 139 |
Release | : 2018-11-06 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781999311803 |
ISBN-13 | : 1999311809 |
Rating | : 4/5 (809 Downloads) |
Download or read book Berets, Baguettes, and Beyond written by Margo Lestz and published by Boo-Tickety Publishing. This book was released on 2018-11-06 with total page 139 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you love France and are curious about all things French, this book is for you. In it you will find stories exploring the curious histories behind everyday French symbols: From berets to baguettes, and beyond. You will discover: - How the baguette got its distinctive shape - Why the French are represented by a rooster - Who created the beret-wearing French stereotype - Why the guillotine was invented - Why there are gargoyles on Gothic churches - And much more...