This book is a classic travelogue of the rivers of France, written by the famous British painter J.M.W. Turner and his friend Leitch Ritchie. It combines vivid descriptions of the landscape and local culture with beautiful illustrations by Turner himself. The book covers all the major rivers of France, from the Seine and the Rhone to the Loire and the Garonne. It also includes practical advice on navigating the rivers and exploring the local towns...