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| Author | Pitou, Louis Ange, 1767-1846 |
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| Title | Voyage à Cayenne, dans les deux Amériques et chez les anthropophages (Vol. 2 de 2) |
| Note | Reading ease score: 73.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
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| Summary | "Voyage à Cayenne, dans les deux Amériques et chez les anthropophages" by L. A. Pitou is a historical account written in the early 19th century. The narrative captures the experiences of the author who was deported to Cayenne, detailing his observations of the unique customs, culture, and hardships faced by fellow exiles and the local populations. Themes of survival, suffering, and the critique of civilization versus savagery play a significant role in the work. The opening of this narrative sets the stage for an exploration of the author's journey from France to Cayenne, where he faces the horrors of exile and the dire conditions of life in a penal colony. Pitou describes the despair of fellow deportees, the treacherous environment of the Guyanese wilderness, and the interactions with various groups, including the Indigenous peoples and creole inhabitants. As he recounts his experiences, he shifts from documenting daily struggles to reflecting on broader philosophical questions about civilization, humanity, and the nature of existence under extreme adversity. The beginning emphasizes a blend of personal narrative and social commentary, promising a thought-provoking read for those interested in historical travelogues and colonial narratives. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | F2351: Latin America local history: Guiana |
| Subject | Crime -- France |
| Subject | Exiles -- French Guiana -- Cayenne |
| Subject | Cannibalism |
| Subject | French Guiana -- Description and travel |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 41124 |
| Release Date | Oct 21, 2012 |
| Most Recently Updated | Oct 22, 2012 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 30 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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