The Provençal Tales
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The Provençal Tales is a book written by Michael de Larrabeiti
and published in 1988 by Pavilion Books. De Larrabeiti worked on the transhumance
in the 1950s and 60s; his book records stories apparantley told to de Larrabeiti by Provençal
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Michael de Larrabeiti
Michael de Larrabeiti was an English novelist and travel writer. He is best known for writing The Borrible Trilogy, which has been cited as an influence by writers in the New Weird movement.-Early life:...
and published in 1988 by Pavilion Books. De Larrabeiti worked on the transhumance
Transhumance
Transhumance is the seasonal movement of people with their livestock between fixed summer and winter pastures. In montane regions it implies movement between higher pastures in summer and to lower valleys in winter. Herders have a permanent home, typically in valleys. Only the herds travel, with...
in the 1950s and 60s; his book records stories apparantley told to de Larrabeiti by Provençal
Provence
Provence ; Provençal: Provença in classical norm or Prouvènço in Mistralian norm) is a region of south eastern France on the Mediterranean adjacent to Italy. It is part of the administrative région of Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur...
shepherd
Shepherd
A shepherd is a person who tends, feeds or guards flocks of sheep.- Origins :Shepherding is one of the oldest occupations, beginning some 6,000 years ago in Asia Minor. Sheep were kept for their milk, meat and especially their wool...
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