How to Enjoy Paris in 1842

Francis Hervé, Esquire (1781–1850) was a French born British artist and travel writer. He was a close friend of Madame Tussaud. Andrew Hussey is a journalist and author. His publications include ‘The Game of War: the Life and Death of Guy Debord’ (Pimlico, 2002) and most recently, ‘Paris: The Secret History’ (Viking, 2006).

Introduction by Andrew Hussey; Preface; Hints to the English visiting Paris; Aspects of the city as first presented to the English traveller; A very brief account of the foundation of Paris; Paris as it is; Anecdotes illustrative of the ideas, feelings, and characters of the Parisians; The monuments of Paris; A matter-of-fact chapter, more useful than amusing; Novel introductions of different branches of industry; The present artists in France and their productions; Instructions for strangers; The concluding chapter