Une année au désert : Scènes et récits du Far-West américain by Auguste Nicaise

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Author Nicaise, Auguste, 1828-1900
Title Une année au désert : Scènes et récits du Far-West américain
Original Publication France: T. Martin, 1864.
Note Reading ease score: 66.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits René Galluvot (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica))
Summary "Une année au désert : Scènes et récits du Far-West américain" by Auguste Nicaise is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The narrative recounts the author's journey through various American states, portraying scenes and encounters during his travels in the American West. The book explores themes of exploration, the contrast between civilization and wilderness, and societal issues such as slavery, offering insights into the complexities of life in the American South during that era. The opening of the narrative begins with the author's embarkation from Le Havre to America aboard the clipper "Ontario", establishing his intentions to visit relatives and explore the untamed lands of the West. He describes the feelings of anticipation and curiosity as he encounters both the beauty and the harsh realities of the regions he travels through. The narrative introduces several key characters, such as the sympathetic captain Wilkie Fergusson and a runaway slave, highlighting the contrast between the protagonist's exploratory spirit and the grim realities of slavery in America. As the journey unfolds, Nicaise's observations reveal both the allure and the challenges of American frontiers, setting the stage for his deeper explorations in subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language French
LoC Class F590.3: United States local history: The West. Trans-Mississippi Region. Great Plains
Subject West (U.S.) -- Description and travel
Subject United States -- Description and travel
Subject Overland journeys to the Pacific
Subject West (U.S.) -- History -- 1848-1860
Subject Nicaise, Auguste, 1828-1900
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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