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Louis de Gonzague, de la Compagnie de Jésus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e was published in 1846 by Barbou Frères, imprimeurs-libraires in Limoges, as part of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBibliothèque chrétienne et morale\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, approved by the Bishop of Limoges.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe book recounts the life of Saint Aloysius Gonzaga, the 16th-century Italian nobleman who renounced his noble status to join the Jesuit order. The edition includes an engraved frontispiece after H. Cabasson, engraved by A. Portier.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eParticularly attractive is the original 19th-century publisher's binding. The dark glazed cartonnage is extensively decorated on the front cover, back cover, and spine with gilt floral ornaments, birds, rocaille motifs, and decorative frames. Such richly executed French bindings are known as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecartonnages romantiques\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and were used in the 19th century for, among other things, religious, educational, and moral publications.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe copy bears old ownership inscriptions and a pasted-in name label, traces of the book's long history of use. The text runs to the final page 285 with the original imprint of Barbou Frères.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe binding construction has become fragile after approximately 180 years. The text block is still intact, but is relatively loose from the spine at the front, and the spine and hinges show clear wear and damage. As a result, the book can no longer stand firmly upright on its own. Despite these traces of age, the rich original decoration remains remarkably well-preserved.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cspan\u003eTitle: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLa Vie de S. Louis de Gonzague, de la Compagnie de Jésus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublisher: Barbou Frères, Imprimeurs-Libraires\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlace of publication: Limoges, France\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYear: 1846\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLanguage: French\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSubject: Saint Aloysius Gonzaga, Jesuits, Catholic hagiography\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cspan\u003eSeries: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBibliothèque chrétienne et morale\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIllustration: engraved frontispiece after H. Cabasson, engraved by A. Portier\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePages: 285 numbered pages\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBinding: richly gold-decorated Romantic publisher's cartonnage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cspan\u003eDimensions: approx. 18.5 × 11 × 2.2 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition: fair antique condition, with clear wear to binding, spine, corners, and hinges. The binding construction is fragile and the text block is relatively loose from the spine at the front. 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This copy is the second edition of a book that provides a comprehensive portrait of life in Algeria and the Sahara in the mid-nineteenth century.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn twenty chapters, Mornand describes various aspects of daily life, including hospitality, agriculture, trade, music, marriage customs, and traveling through the desert. The Arab and Kabyle communities, local traditions, and historical events are also covered extensively.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA notable section is the concluding chapter on Abd el-Kader, the Algerian leader who resisted the French conquest of Algeria. In it, Mornand describes his personal meeting with Abd el-Kader during his stay in Amboise, France.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe work constitutes an interesting historical document from the early French colonial period. The descriptions offer insight into the history of North Africa, as well as nineteenth-century European perceptions and imagery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe book is bound in a traditional half-linen binding with a dark blue spine, a red title label with gold lettering, and covers clad in purple and black marbled decorative paper.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe copy is in reasonably good antiquarian condition. The text block is firm and the text is clearly legible. The binding is slightly skewed and shows wear to the edges and corners. The paper has scattered age spots (foxing), and there may be an old reinforcement at the beginning of the book.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn interesting edition for collectors of antique travel and history books, with special focus on Algeria, North Africa, and nineteenth-century colonial history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTitle: La Vie Arabe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthor: Félix Mornand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublisher: Michel Lévy Frères\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEdition: Second edition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYear: 1858\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlace of publication: Paris, France\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrinter: Typographie de Vialat, Lagny\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeries: Collection Michel Lévy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLanguage: French\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePages: 319\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSubject: Algeria, Sahara, cultural history and colonial history\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeriod: 19th century\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClassification: Antique\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBinding: Hardcover, half-linen binding\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCover: Cardboard with purple and black marbled decorative paper\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpine: Dark blue linen with red title label and gold lettering\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePage edges: Natural\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIllustrations: None\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions: approx. 18.5 × 12.5 × 2.5 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition: Reasonably good antiquarian condition, with foxing, wear to edges and corners, and a slightly skewed binding\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin: France\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Ziggy's Warehouse","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55313206804819,"sku":"AB0707013","price":26.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0986\/0412\/2451\/files\/IMG_1560_a1120e7a-31ce-4aef-be06-386a2c2f1098.jpg?v=1791668553"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0986\/0412\/2451\/collections\/paars.png?v=1774950620","url":"https:\/\/ziggyswarehouse.com\/en-cn\/collections\/paars.oembed","provider":"Ziggy's Warehouse","version":"1.0","type":"link"}