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Everyday Life in France Reveals Shops and Bargaining Habits
Captain Burr describes French towns from Paris to provincial centers before and during wartime. He notes concealed doors, tinkling bells, and language hurdles as shopkeepers greet customers. itinerant merchants travel from city to town, boosting trade and news, while Americans often pay higher prices due to bargaining norms. He contrasts limited stock with broader U.S. markets and observes distinct local commerce and social habits.
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Edwin M. Burr
France
Paris
Lyon
Marseilles
Bordeaux
Aurora