The stranger in France : $b or, a tour from Devonshire to Paris illustrated by engravings in aqua tint of sketches taken on the spot.

"The Stranger in France: or, A Tour from Devonshire to Paris" by John Carr is a travel story from the 1800s, where the author shares his trip from England to France, showing the big changes happening in France after its revolution. The story follows Carr and his friends as they meet different people, like French people who had left the country and locals, sharing their stories and feelings as the world around them changes. The book starts with the author describing the mood in Devonshire and Southampton as he gets ready to go to France, remembering the history of Torr Abbey. He thinks about how the past and present are connected. After they leave, Carr and his friends have different experiences, like talking to French people in Southampton who are emotional about going back home after being away because of the revolution. The beginning sets the scene with a mix of history, personal thoughts, and comments about society as the characters move through an interesting, changing world.