Letters written in France, to a friend in London, between the month of November…
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"Letters Written in France, to a Friend in London" by Major Tench is a collection of correspondence documenting the author's experiences during the French Revolutionary period, likely written in the late 18th century. The letters recount Tench's observations and experiences as a British officer taken prisoner during a naval engagement, exploring themes of war, politics, and human nature in turbulent times. Through his perspective, readers gain insight into both his personal struggles
and the broader societal issues facing France and Britain during this era. At the start of the correspondence, Tench writes to a friend while onboard the French ship Le Marat following the capture of his vessel, the Alexander. He details the harrowing experience of surrender, the chaotic aftermath on board, and the varied treatment he and his fellow officers receive from their captors. Tench's letters reveal not only his despair at losing his personal belongings during the plundering by French sailors but also his observations on the republican spirit permeating the French navy, underscoring the differences between French and British naval traditions. The opening sets the stage for a series of reflections on the nature of humanity amid conflict, with Tench striving to maintain a sense of dignity and hope throughout the hardships he faces. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Tench, Watkin, 1759?-1833 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 01002232 |
| Title | Letters written in France, to a friend in London, between the month of November 1794, and the month of May 1795 |
| Original Publication | London: J. Johnson, 1796. |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Letters_Written_in_France |
| Credits | Chuck Greif, MWS and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 49.3 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: France, Andorra, Monaco |
| Subject | Tench, Watkin, 1759?-1833 -- Correspondence |
| Subject | France -- History -- Revolution, 1789-1799 -- Personal narratives, British |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 74234 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-74234-2 |
| Release Date | Aug 12, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 453 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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