Souvenirs du célèbre marcheur Gallot, le roi des marcheurs. Première partie
"Souvenirs du célèbre marcheur Gallot, le roi des marcheurs. Première partie" is a memoir written in the late 19th century. The work captures the life experiences and observations of the author, Y.-L. Gallot, who recounts his adventures as a renowned walker and traveler. The narrative sets the stage for Gallot's personal journey, covering his childhood struggles and the series of events that led him to a life of exploration. The opening portion
of the memoir introduces Gallot's painful childhood and his decision to escape his oppressive home life with a friend. Starting from the story of abuse and mistreatment from his parents, Gallot vividly describes his rebellious spirit and determination to flee to a better life. Their journey to the sea leads them aboard a German ship, the "Ceylan," where they encounter both hardships and brutal treatment before ultimately making a daring escape. This dramatic beginning establishes the tone for an adventurous narrative that combines autobiographical elements with a rich tapestry of personal anecdotes and historical observations, particularly as Gallot navigates his way through new lands and cultures in America. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Gallot, Yves, 1863-1936 |
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| Title | Souvenirs du célèbre marcheur Gallot, le roi des marcheurs. Première partie |
| Note | Reading ease score: 80.7 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Credits |
Laurent Vogel and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) at gallica.bnf.fr) |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | GV: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Recreation, Leisure |
| Subject | Walking |
| Subject | Gallot, Yves, 1863-1936 |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 64034 |
| Release Date | Dec 13, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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