tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7534539169157708222.post773890146385939682..comments2024-03-26T12:19:52.801-04:00Comments on Tea at Trianon: André Michauxelena maria vidalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17129629173535139807noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7534539169157708222.post-88598746551907006752011-04-15T08:36:13.527-04:002011-04-15T08:36:13.527-04:00I only recently discovered the King's amazing ...I only recently discovered the King's amazing farsightedness and diligence in this regard. He valued his country's natural resources. And yes, Louis was one to disregard precedence but choose the person best qualified.elena maria vidalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17129629173535139807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7534539169157708222.post-44096282199706083302011-04-15T08:31:22.696-04:002011-04-15T08:31:22.696-04:00Well, another story proving the intelligence and f...Well, another story proving the intelligence and foresight of King Louis XVI. The King was concerned about France's forests and was eager to see what specimens were growing in the Americas. I also found it intriguing that Michaux's background was not of the nobilty; that was no problem for Louis XVI. The King wanted the best man for the job. Elena Maria, with each story you post on the King I admire His Majesty even more!lara77https://www.blogger.com/profile/12595738597369639417noreply@blogger.com