""French Life: A Cultural Reader For The First Year"" is a book written by Philip Schuyler Allen and published in 1915. The book is intended for first-year students of the French language and aims to provide them with a comprehensive understanding of French culture and way of life. The book covers a wide range of topics, including geography, history, literature, art, music, and cuisine. It provides readers with a detailed overview of French customs, traditions, and social norms, as well as insights into the French mindset and way of thinking. The book is structured around a series of short essays and articles, each of which is accompanied by vocabulary lists, comprehension questions, and exercises to help students practice their language skills. The articles are written in simple, clear language, making them accessible even to beginners.Overall, ""French Life: A Cultural Reader For The First Year"" is an excellent resource for anyone interested in learning about French culture and language. It provides a wealth of information and insights into the French way of life, making it an essential read for students of French and anyone interested in French culture and society.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.