Aventures d'un Gentilhomme Breton aux îles Philippines by Paul P. de La Gironière
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| Author | La Gironière, Paul P. de, 1797-1862 |
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| Title | Aventures d'un Gentilhomme Breton aux îles Philippines |
| Note | Reading ease score: 65.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "Aventures d'un Gentilhomme Breton aux îles Philippines" by Paul P. de La Gironière is a memoir-like narrative written in the mid-19th century. The text introduces the author's experiences and observations during his travels in the Philippines, including adventures with local inhabitants and insights into the geography and culture of the islands. The book serves as both an adventure tale and a historical account of the author's life as a French colonist in the Philippines. The opening of the narrative establishes the author's background, detailing his noble lineage and the impact of the French Revolution on his family. It recounts his early travels, beginning with his departure to India and subsequent voyages that eventually lead him to the Philippines. The author reflects on his feelings of loss and nostalgia as he leaves his family behind, and he shares vivid experiences of the sea, including bouts of seasickness and challenges as a novice sailor. The beginning sets the stage for a rich exploration of both personal and cultural encounters that follow, presenting a blend of adventure and historical reflection. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | DS: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia |
| Subject | Philippines |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 21804 |
| Release Date | Jun 11, 2007 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 146 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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