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A Book of the Cevennes

Chapter 2: ILLUSTRATIONS
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The author offers a panoramic guide to the Cévennes and adjacent uplands, blending geological and topographical description with practical route suggestions. Chapters traverse districts such as Le Velay, Le Puy, the Vivarais, Ardèche and Hérault, describing gorges, volcanic cones, plateaus, villages, and notable landmarks. The account interweaves historical sketches, notably the Camisard movement, with observations of local customs, industries, and rural life. Illustrated with photographs, color plates, and a sketch map, the narrative aims to orient travellers while evoking the region's varied scenery and places suitable for excursion.

ILLUSTRATIONS

IN COLOURS

The Tamargue from La Souche
From a photograph by Artige frères.
Frontispiece
Lacemaker, Le Puis 25
Lacemakers
From a photograph by Margerite-Brémont.
103
Castle of Ventadour
From a photograph by Bigot-Croze.
128
Peasants of the Causses 176
The Goat's Leap, Le Vigan 241
Peasant Girls of the Causses 248
Dolmen of Grandmont
From a photograph by L. Froment.
293

IN MONOTONE

The Cyclopses at Mourèze
From a photograph by L. Froment.
2
Le Suc de Sara
From a photograph by Margerite-Brémont.
14
La Voute-sur-Loire
From a photograph by Margerite-Brémont.
23
Cascade des Estreys
From a photograph by Margerite-Brémont.
23
La Béate
From a photograph by Margerite-Brémont.
27
Cevenol Peasant
From a photograph by Margerite-Brémont.
29
Cathedral, West Front, Le Puy
From a photograph by Margerite-Brémont.
34
Porch, Cathedral, Le Puy
From a photograph by Margerite-Brémont.
40
L'Aiguilhe
From a photograph by Margerite-Brémont.
42
Basalt, Espaly
From a photograph by Vazelle.
61
La Roche Lambert
From a photograph by Margerite-Brémont.
64
Mézenc
From a photograph by Artige frères.
69
Gerbier de Jonc
From a photograph by Artige frères.
72
The Tavern of Peyrabeille
From a photograph by Margerite-Brémont.
84
Mayres
From a photograph by Artige frères.
97
The Vivarais Chain
From a photograph by Artige frères.
114
The Volane Valley
From a photograph by Artige frères.
121
Le Fauteuil du Diable
From a photograph by Artige frères.
123
Fall at Antraigues
From a photograph by Bigot-Croze.
125
In the Ardèche
From a photograph by Artige frères.
129
Crater of La Gravenne
From a photograph by Bigot-Croze.
130
Falls of Ruy Pic
From a photograph by Artige frères.
132
Gorges of the Ardèche
From a photograph by Artige frères.
137
Pont de L'Arc
From a photograph by Artige frères.
144
"The Cathedral"
From a photograph by Artige frères.
147
Païolive
From a photograph by Artige frères.
155
Castle of Ganges
From a photograph by J. Bernard.
225
Bramabiau
From a photograph by C. Bernheim.
253
Cheesemakers, Roquefort
From a photograph by E. Carrère.
275
S. Guilhem-le-Désert
From a photograph by L. Froment.
283
In the Cirque, Mourèze
From a photograph by L. Froment.
284
Group at Mourèze
From a photograph by L. Froment.
287
The Sentinel at Mourèze
From a photograph by L. Froment.
288
On the Hérault
From a photograph by L. Froment.
296
S. Guilhem-le-Désert
From a photograph by L. Froment.
298
Mills on the Hérault
From a photograph by L. Froment.
298

IN THE TEXT

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Sketch Map of the Cévennes 4