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Paris Histories and Mysteries: How the City of Lights Changed the World Kindle Edition

4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 16 ratings

Who needs another book about Paris? You do!
Paris has been studied, written about, visited, loved, even adored for centuries, yet history still has questions:
  • What would have happened if the contract to demolish the Eiffel Tower had been enforced and Eiffel’s lease on the land revoked?
  • Who was the “Unknown Girl of the Seine” and how is she still saving people’s lives today?
  • Was Gaston Leroux’s Phantom of the Opera a Gothic thriller or an investigative journalist’s account of the truth?
  • And speaking of investigations, did Edgar Allan Poe—the man who invented the detective story—write the first one in Paris?
  • How did an obscure third century saint and martyr inspire a worldwide network of educational institutions?
  • How did death appear to people in the Middle Ages, and what happened in Paris to change our way of seeing death and dying?
  • Does the alchemist Nicolas Flamel still live and walk the Earth?
Come along and discover a mysterious Paris, one that is more than a tourist stop or a postcard photo-op, but a place where events large and small have altered the course of world history.
Go behind the scenes to discover
Paris Mysteries and Histories!

“John Frederick squires us around his beloved city of Paris in the great tradition of the American flâneur, ready to be amused, educated, or surprised by unexpected adventures on any street corner. If you are traveling to Paris, he will help you to see things from fresh angles, and lift the hem of histories and mysteries large and small. If you are going to travel in the mind from your easy chair, he’ll arouse your inner senses with sights and smells and amuse-bouches. This book is a delightful stroll through the Paris of the heart.”
— Robert Moss, Bestselling Author of
The Secret History of Dreaming
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"In Paris Histories and Mysteries, John Frederick fills his stories of Paris thoroughly with historical and cultural facts, which gives me a new outlook on some of the Parisian landmarks I pass by every day. He also narrates in vivid detail how these old stories still echo today through the rest of the world. It's a very entertaining and educational journey that makes me see the city I live in in a whole new light."

- Maylin Pultar, Singer/Songwriter and Film Maker (Paris)


"I've lived in Paris for more than twenty years, yet John Frederick has found a way to tantalize me from page one with his series of tales about my adopted city. If you like Daniel Boorstin's The Discoverers or Bill Bryson's work, you will appreciate Frederick's raconteur style, which meanders about the city that has exerted its extraordinary influence on the world throughout the ages.

"In the manner of a true Parisian flâneur, revealing hidden details and surprising connections to life in today's modern world, Paris Histories and Mysteries is more than a simple litany of dates and events. This book is about context, placing the reader directly 'at the scene of the crime' (literally!) in all its most delicious and gruesome details.

"So, grab a croissant and a café au lait, and be ready to explore the heights, the depths, and the heart of Europe's cultural capital-Paris!"

- Keri Chryst, Jazz Ambassador and Founder of Arts Embassy International (Paris)


"John Frederick squires us around his beloved city of Paris in the great tradition of the American flâneur, ready to be amused, educated, or surprised by unexpected adventures on any street corner. If you are traveling to Paris, he will help you to see things from fresh angles, and lift the hem of histories and mysteries large and small. If you are going to travel in the mind from your easy chair, he'll arouse your inner senses with sights and smells and amuse-bouches. This book is a delightful stroll through the Paris of the heart."

- Robert Moss, Bestselling Author of The Secret History of Dreaming


"The romantic City of Lights, renowned for its great history, art, and literature, has a darker side too. Paris-home to some strange and unsettling mysteries from medieval times to World War II-has changed the world and affected our lives in amazing ways. In this powerful book, John Frederick has documented some of the most fascinating, spooky, thrilling, and fun tales Paris has to offer."

- Susan Friedman, CSP, International Bestselling Author of Riches in Niches: How to Make It BIG in a small Market (New York)


"John Frederick presents a panorama of Paris' most enchanting mysteries, from the Phantom of the Opera to Nicolas Flamel, providing historical background and taking readers on a time-traveling tour from Roman times to the modern day. Every page of Paris Histories and Mysteries intrigued me. I feel like I truly know Paris now in ways that will greatly enrich my next visit. C'est magnifique!"

- Tyler R. Tichelaar, PhD and award-winning author of Melusine's Gift and The Gothic Wanderer (Michigan)


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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0BKH5D74Q
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 61460 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 404 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 16 ratings

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John A. Frederick
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John A. Frederick is—or has been—an author, poet, musician, photographer, travel guide, spiritual student, spiritual guide, father, grandfather, politician, chef, legislator, pool player, teacher, and pronoic dreamer.

His personal journey from addiction and homelessness to a life of prosperity and abundance, through the application of spiritual principles, has convinced him that it is never too late for anyone to wake up and live the life of their dreams.

He currently resides in Paris, France, with Manny and Erica, his two teacup Yorkies.

Drawing on more than thirty years of personal experience in his own life-journey, through twelve-step recovery, studying metaphysics, pastoral counseling, dream-work, prosperity teaching, and walking spiritual paths to physical healing, John has a true “rags-to-riches” story.

Starting in his teenage years, addictions slowly turned his life into one of desperation, loneliness, poverty, and hopelessness. Through the miracle of recovery and the discovery of metaphysical spiritual principles—spiritual laws that work in a practical way to heal past trauma, dissolve old ideas, and inspire new ideas and beliefs that are true and that work—John’s life made a 180° turnaround.

A successful author, now healthy after several life-threatening illnesses, and living his dream in Paris, France, John can help you find your way to wholeness, prosperity, and success. Through the principles laid out in Prosperity Now! you can discover where your life has been, notice where it’s headed, discern where your goals and dreams lie, and make a roadmap to find your way to a new, better, more abundant and prosperous life!

Helping you discover your passion and the joy of living is John’s gift. In keeping with his motto, Vivez Joyeaux (Live Joyously) John’s insights and techniques will enliven any event, inspire any audience, improve any circumstance, and give new direction to anyone who wants to live in Prosperity Now!

To discuss your individual or group’s needs, contact him at:

prosperitynowlifeofdreams@yahoo.com

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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing and interesting historical content that I never knew about
    Reviewed in the United States on December 23, 2022
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    The author blends historical information with an exciting story about the people and sights of Paris. He presents the information in a way that draws you into the story so you feel and see what he is writing about. It is an incredibly interesting and thoroughly enjoyable adventure into the not commonly known places and people of Paris history. He presents the historical details into stories that are real page turners and brings the history full circle into the present in a way that teaches you so many things, from where words and their meanings come from, the places you never thought to see, the people and how they influenced life up into the present. Read this book, it is an amazing journey through Paris and it's history that you probably never knew.
  • cat
    5.0 out of 5 stars amazing tour
    Reviewed in France on May 7, 2023
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    John is a skillful guide in Paris . Hold his hands you will dive into histories and mysteries and have a VIP’s tour around the museum of paris . Thank you for this extraordinary work
  • Laura
    5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect Book About Paris for the Experienced Visitor and the First Timer
    Reviewed in the United States on December 14, 2022
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    John Frederick's "Paris Histories & Mysteries" is the perfect book for both the frequent visitor to Paris, as well as the first timer. I've visited Paris several times, and yet I learned so much from John Frederick's expertly written book about the city. The carefully researched historical references, photos, and "Traveler's Tips" are interwoven into the perfect book for the traveler who yearns to learn the deep historical background about some of the city's most famous sites - including (but not limited to) the Opera Garnier and the Eiffel Tower. John Frederick's "Paris Histories & Mysteries" is the perfect book for anyone who wants to learn more about Paris.
  • LLB
    5.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable combo of history, culture and travel ideas
    Reviewed in the United States on December 9, 2022
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    The author, an American who lives in Paris, has done his research but presented it as readable history made personal with interesting stories about actual people and what followed, culture of the time including odd trends. He has chosen unusual events and people , then connected them to the present . You can find out what is there to see now of the place where an event happened and how to find it. It's a book for fans of history and interesting things you don't find in history books as well as a good reference for visitors to Paris. Read it on the plane!.
  • Almost Write
    5.0 out of 5 stars Oo-la-la! A magical tour of Paris
    Reviewed in the United States on March 6, 2023
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    I have been to Paris twice and after reading this great little book I am planning my third sojourn to explore John Frederick 's fantastic version of the city. This is a fabulous book for armchair and real travelers who yearn to learn beyond the standard tourist drivel.

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