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L'Usage du monde
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L'Usage du monde is a travel literature book written by the Swiss writer Nicolas Bouvier illustrated by Thierry Vernet and first self-published in 1963 − a decade after the event − at the Librairie Dr
A Fiat 500 "Topolino" identical to the one used by Nicolas Bouvier and Thierry Vernet during their journey in 1953–1954, photo shot in 2009.
A Fiat 500 "Topolino" identical to the one used by Nicolas Bouvier and Thierry Vernet during their journey in 1953–1954, photo shot in 2009.
Ella Maillart
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Ella Maillart was a Swiss adventurer, travel writer and photographer, as well as a sportswoman.
L'Usage du monde
…account of the journey made by the two friends from Yugoslavia to Afghanistan, between June 1953 and December 1954 after having received the blessing of Ella Maillart, the Swiss adventurer and travel writer. The route, made in a Fiat 500 Topolino, takes them from Belgrade to Turkey, Iran (where they spend the winter…
Ella Maillart, one of the great travelers of the 20th century
Ella Maillart, one of the great travelers of the 20th century
Ella Maillart in Iran 1939/40
Ella Maillart in Iran 1939/40
Ella Maillart’s article for The Sphere, 1 October 1938, describes the arrival of Jewish refugees from Austria. Switzerland is portrayed as generous, t
Ella Maillart’s article for The Sphere, 1 October 1938, describes the arrival of Jewish refugees from Austria. Switzerland is portrayed as generous, the refugees as a burden. Article in the collection of the Jewish Museum of Switzerland.