Understanding the French, First Printing

Rare book Understanding the French by Elliot Paul.

In this book Paul briefs you on the French attitude toward Americans, religion, pets, art treasures, servants and the tourist trade. Clearly this is in no sense a guide book, but in its witty pages you will find a surprising amount of information on French good, painting, funerals, literature, furs, dress rehearsals, café life, marriage, beggars, the Paris fire department and sundry bizarre aspects of Gallic life.

Published by Random House, 186 pages. First printing, 1954, 1955. Hardcover with pictorial dust jacket. Nice condition with light wear, now protected in a Mylar cover.

A collectible first edition book for your library!