A Residence in France by James Fenimore Cooper
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About this eBook
| Author | Cooper, James Fenimore, 1789-1851 |
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| Title |
A Residence in France With an Excursion Up the Rhine, and a Second Visit to Switzerland |
| Note | Reading ease score: 63.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits |
Produced by Robert Connal, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team. This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) at http://gallica.bnf.fr |
| Summary | "A Residence in France" by James Fenimore Cooper is a travelogue interspersed with political commentary written in the early 19th century. This work encapsulates Cooper's observations and experiences during his journeys through France, as well as his interactions with prominent figures, including General Lafayette, against the backdrop of Europe’s turbulent political landscape following the revolutions of the period. The book delves into themes of governance, social change, and the experience of American expatriates in Europe. At the start of the narrative, Cooper introduces his readers to the socio-political climate of post-revolutionary France, reflecting on conversations with Lafayette regarding the country's changing nature. The opening passages highlight the subtle complexities of French society and current affairs, as he discusses various political figures, including Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette, and the impact of the recent revolutions on the rights and minds of the French people. The author also prepares the reader for the broader topics of his exploration, suggesting an in-depth examination of France's governance and societal norms through a series of letters that form the backbone of his travel account. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | D: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Germany -- Description and travel |
| Subject | France -- Description and travel |
| Subject | Switzerland -- Description and travel |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 12990 |
| Release Date | Jul 22, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 15, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 81 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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