F IS FOR FRANCE: A CURIOUS CABINET OF FRENCH WONDERS

Book ID/图书代码： 00530016B92979

English Summary/英文概要： Exploring a culture filled with arcane laws, historical incidents, and bizarre paradoxes, Piu Eatwell’s follow up to her award-winning and critically acclaimed myth-buster "They Eat Horses, Don’t They" is a delightful exploration of France’s quirky, literary, and culinary heritage.

From absinthe and catacombs to former French soccer player Zinedine Zidane, Eatwell leaves no stone unturned, taking readers off the beaten path to explore the kind of information that gets missed in guidebooks and ’official’ information sources. Who could imagine, for example, that there is a village in France where UFOs are banned from landing? Or that there is a verifiable population of wild kangaroos in the forests surrounding Paris?

These, and many other off-beat delights, are just some of the curiosities awaiting readers in this journey through byways and hidden treasures of this endlessly fascinating and paradoxical country. Full of the richness and variety of France beyond the platitudes, including recipes and charming illustrations, "F is for France "is an ideal gift book and a must-read for Francophiles and anyone with an interest in French travel and culture.

Chinese Summary/中文概要： 探索一段充满了晦涩法律、历史事件和奇异矛盾的文化吧，著有备受好评的获奖作品《They Eat Horses, Don’t They》的Piu Eatwell又带来了这部新作，探索法兰西奇特的文化和烹饪传承。

从苦艾酒、地下墓穴到前国家队的齐达内，Eatwell无所不知，带领读者探索各种所谓的指南和“官方”渠道不会告诉你的消息。谁能想得到，法国有个小镇禁止UFO降落？巴黎周围的树林中竟然还有一大群野生的袋鼠？

这些，以及其他很多不为人所知的有趣消息不过是书中等待着读者的冰山一角。本书细节丰富多样，带领读者从未曾有过的角度领略法兰西之美，包括菜谱和及其有趣的说明，是所有法国控的必读书目，而且也是很好的礼物选择，也适合任何对于法国旅游和文化感兴趣的读者。（LYR）

Awards/获奖情况：这个标题就会吸引那些喜欢法国的人，还有想要了解在法国能找到什么乐趣的随性的人。（《Library Journal》）

"This title will appeal to Francophiles as well as those wanting to learn more about France in a fun, informal manner." - "Library Journal "

"will appeal to Francophiles as well as those wanting to learn more about France in a fun, informal manner. " Library Journal

"A delightful summer read.....the colourful and off-beat facts and figures will delight anyone with an interest in French culture." eat.live.travel.write

"One of the best books you can give to the Francophile on your list - a book that transports the reader straight to Paris and around France, in exploration and celebration of French culture." Clotilde Dusoulier, Parisian food writer; author of ’Edible French’ and the food blog ’Chocolate & Zucchini

"From unusual laws to quirky snippets of history, from weird words to baffling mysteries, F is for France is an insight into France like no other." The Local, France.

"F is for France is a wonderful encyclopedia full of French historical and cultural trivia. The proper way to prepare Absinthe, rules for serving wine, the most popular main dishes, and of course, French etiquette are all in there. You’ll even find recipes. The perfect gift for family, friends or any Francophile in your life. " Underrated Reads

"Perfect for the Francophile and those who love trivia. " Bookworm Review Blog

About the Author/作者介绍： PIU EATWELL在很多年前的某个八月的周末踏上了法国的土地。她再也没有离开。她从牛津大学毕业，拥有英语语言和文学的一级荣誉学位，最初接受的训练是为了成为BBC电视台的制片人，后来又想当律师。那么多年来，她做过纪录片制作人，做过辩护律师，教师，母亲，还有最近终于成为了全职作家，往返伦敦和巴黎。

PIU EATWELL went to France for a long weekend one August summer holiday many years ago. She never left. After graduating from Oxford University with a First Class degree in English language and literature, she trained first as a BBC television producer and then as a lawyer. Over the years she has worked in various positions as a documentary film maker, barrister, teacher, mother, and - most recently - full-time writer, both in London and Paris.

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