From the inception of American tourism in the late 18th century, this volume explores over 200 years of American fascination with the French Riviera. Beginning with Thomas Jefferson who visited the south of France in 1787, it follows America's journey from a tourist minority to one of the formative forces of this resort region. Publisher: McFarland & Co Inc Author(s): Michael Nelson Illustration(s): 39 photographs, chronology Number of pages: 232 Publication date: 2007 Dimensions: 155 x 230 x 14 Cover type: Paperback / softback