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Title: Opuscules

Note: Reading ease score: 70.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Canadiana.org, Wallace McLean, Renald Levesque and the
Online Distributed Proofreading Team.

Summary: "Opuscules" by Jean-B.-A. Ferland is a collection of memoirs and travel writings that appears to have been composed in the late 19th century. The narrative begins with a personal account of the author’s journey to the desolate shores of Anticosti Island, allowing readers a glimpse into the geography, maritime perils, and the local legends surrounding its infamous inhabitant, Louis-Olivier Gamache. The text weaves together history, observation, and anecdotal storytelling, set against the backdrop of the harsh natural environment and the experiences of those who live in such remote areas. The opening of "Opuscules" sets the stage as the narrator embarks on a journey aboard the steamboat "Doris" in 1852, with the mission of delivering provisions to remote lighthouses on Anticosti Island. The island’s treacherous reputation, marked by shipwrecks and fierce storms, is highlighted alongside the introduction of Gamache, a notorious figure known for his uncanny ability to survive the dangers associated with maritime navigation. As the narrator approaches the Bay of Gamache, they are greeted by a diverse array of wildlife, including seals and various birds. The encounter with Gamache reveals a complex character whose feared reputation is intermingled with tales of camaraderie and hospitality, challenging initial perceptions and presenting a layered view of life on the fringes of civilization. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Ferland, Jean-B.-A. (Jean-Baptiste-Antoine), 1805-1865

EBook No.: 14720

Published: Jan 17, 2005

Downloads: 173

Language: French

Subject: Labrador (N.L.) -- Description and travel

Subject: Gamache, Louis Olivier, 1784-1854

LoCC: North America local history: Canada

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: Opuscules

Note: Reading ease score: 70.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Canadiana.org, Wallace McLean, Renald Levesque and the
Online Distributed Proofreading Team.

Summary: "Opuscules" by Jean-B.-A. Ferland is a collection of memoirs and travel writings that appears to have been composed in the late 19th century. The narrative begins with a personal account of the author’s journey to the desolate shores of Anticosti Island, allowing readers a glimpse into the geography, maritime perils, and the local legends surrounding its infamous inhabitant, Louis-Olivier Gamache. The text weaves together history, observation, and anecdotal storytelling, set against the backdrop of the harsh natural environment and the experiences of those who live in such remote areas. The opening of "Opuscules" sets the stage as the narrator embarks on a journey aboard the steamboat "Doris" in 1852, with the mission of delivering provisions to remote lighthouses on Anticosti Island. The island’s treacherous reputation, marked by shipwrecks and fierce storms, is highlighted alongside the introduction of Gamache, a notorious figure known for his uncanny ability to survive the dangers associated with maritime navigation. As the narrator approaches the Bay of Gamache, they are greeted by a diverse array of wildlife, including seals and various birds. The encounter with Gamache reveals a complex character whose feared reputation is intermingled with tales of camaraderie and hospitality, challenging initial perceptions and presenting a layered view of life on the fringes of civilization. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Ferland, Jean-B.-A. (Jean-Baptiste-Antoine), 1805-1865

EBook No.: 14720

Published: Jan 17, 2005

Downloads: 173

Language: French

Subject: Labrador (N.L.) -- Description and travel

Subject: Gamache, Louis Olivier, 1784-1854

LoCC: North America local history: Canada

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.