Voyage à l'Ile-de-France (1/2) by Bernardin de Saint-Pierre
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"Voyage à l'Ile-de-France" by Bernardin de Saint-Pierre is a travel narrative written in the early 19th century. The work chronicles the author's observations during his journey to the Île-de-France (now Mauritius), providing insights into the natural world, indigenous cultures, and the political landscape of the time. It weaves together descriptions of flora, fauna, and personal reflections on society and politics. At the start of the narrative, the author expresses his motivations for
writing letters and journals during his travels, aiming to convey his encounters with nature and humanity to friends and the public. He reflects on the various landscapes and climatic conditions he observes, noting their effects on local life and agriculture. The opening letters detail his departure from Lorient and his initial experiences, including the contrasts between different regions he visits, and culminate in his emotional farewell as he departs on his voyage. Through these observations, the author hints at larger themes of colonialism, natural beauty, and personal attachment to place, setting the stage for a deeper exploration of these issues as the journey unfolds. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Saint-Pierre, Bernardin de, 1737-1814 |
|---|---|
| Title | Voyage à l'Ile-de-France (1/2) |
| Credits |
Laurent Vogel and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Books project.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 78.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | DT: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Africa |
| Subject | Mauritius -- Description and travel -- Early works to 1800 |
| Subject | Réunion -- Description and travel -- Early works to 1800 |
| Subject | Cape of Good Hope (South Africa) -- Description and travel -- Early works to 1800 |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 63906 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-63906-2 |
| Release Date | Nov 28, 2020 |
| Last Update | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 429 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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