Le Vallon Aérien by baron Jean-Baptiste Mosneron de Launay

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Author Mosneron de Launay, Jean-Baptiste, baron, 1738-1830
Title Le Vallon Aérien
Ou, Relation du voyage d'un aéronaute dans un pays inconnu jusqu'à présent; suivie de l'histoire de ses habitans et de la description de leurs moeurs
Note Reading ease score: 63.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary "Le Vallon Aérien" by baron Jean-Baptiste Mosneron de Launay is a fictional narrative written in the early 19th century. The story recounts the journey of an aeronaut, M. de Montagnac, who explores an unknown valley and encounters its idyllic inhabitants, fostering a reflection on societal norms, civilization, and the concept of happiness. The inhabitants of this valley live in a unique, harmonious society, untouched by the turmoil of the outside world. The opening of the work introduces the reader to the background of aeronautics in the 18th century and sets the stage for the protagonist's journey. M. de Montagnac dreams of discovering a hidden valley after observing a circular range of mountains during one of his balloon ascents. Upon reaching the valley, he meets its denizens—people of striking beauty and simplicity, living harmoniously under a theocratic leadership that emphasizes community and virtue. The narrative explores the contrasting civilization of the valley with the external world, pondering the implications of knowledge and progress as Montagnac engages with the locals, leading to an exploration of their customs, beliefs, and the intrinsic balance of their peaceful existence. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language French
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject Utopias -- Fiction
Subject Balloons -- Fiction
Subject Voyages and travels -- Fiction
Subject Huguenots -- Fiction
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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