The book "Childhood in Brittany eighty years ago" by the author Anne Douglas Sedgwick tells about the unique life of children in a village in Brittany in the distant past. Exciting adventures, generous nature, traditions and customs of local residents are embodied in this book as a reflection of the pure and undisturbed atmosphere of childhood. The author perceives the world through the eyes of small heroes and enriches our ideas about the past, revealing the unique color of that time and place. This book is a wonderful literary discovery for anyone interested in the history, culture and art of Brittany.