DOYLESTOWN, Pa., July 31, 2008 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- In 1990, author Susan Plotkin and her husband made the decision to uproot themselves from their happy, productive lives in Philadelphia and move to Paris, where her husband had taken a job. Once there, Susan immersed herself in French culture and explored the city via the Paris Metro. Take part in her exciting journey of discovery by reading Plotkin's new book The Paris Metro: A Ticket to French History.
The Paris Metro: A Ticket to French History is a lively chronicle of the author's unforgettable learning experiences and discoveries in the French capital while riding the Paris Metro, a world-class public transport system. Not only did she visit interesting places, she also experienced the rush of nostalgia and the richness of French culture itself. The book reveals in-depth details behind each of the two hundred and ninety-three stations of the Paris Metro, each of which carries an intriguing name. The text demonstrates to readers that most of the Metro station names have historical significance and lead one to a deeper, more nuanced understanding of the city and indeed, of France itself. The Paris Metro is a fine introduction to French history and French life.
Filled with interesting details, The Paris Metro: A Ticket to French History is now available for your reading pleasure.
About the Author
Susan Plotkin lived in Paris for seven years during the 1990s, during which time she became fluent in French and enamored of the metro. Susan has a Masters Degree in Library Science from Rutgers University. She is first author of a book chapter on the history of vaccination, now in its fifth edition, and has other published works to her credit. She resides in Doylestown, PA with her husband Stanley.
The Paris Metro: A Ticket to French History * by Susan L. Plotkin
Publication Date: April 18, 2001
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