François de Bienville: Scènes de la Vie Canadienne au XVII siècle by Marmette
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| Author | Marmette, Joseph, 1844-1895 |
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| Title | François de Bienville: Scènes de la Vie Canadienne au XVII siècle |
| Note | Reading ease score: 76.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
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| Summary | "François de Bienville: Scènes de la Vie Canadienne au XVIIe Siècle" by Joseph Marmette is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The book revolves around the character François Le Moyne de Bienville, a young soldier navigating the complexities of life in New France during a tumultuous period marked by conflict with the Iroquois and threats from English forces. The aim of the narrative appears to be a dramatization of significant historical events, blending factual history with fictional elements. The opening of this work sets the stage for a vivid portrayal of life in 1690 Quebec, introducing key historical figures such as the Comte de Frontenac and the young Bienville, who serves as a protagonist with a promising military career. The narrative establishes an atmosphere of tension and impending conflict, as the characters deal with the threats posed by the English and Iroquois. Bienville's promotion to ensign is celebrated amidst worries about the looming danger, and personal relationships begin to unfold, particularly with his fiancée, Marie-Louise d'Orsy. The initial chapters not only delineate the backdrop of colonial struggles but also hint at personal stakes and connections that will develop as the story progresses. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | Québec expedition, 1690 -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 35840 |
| Release Date | Apr 12, 2011 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 73 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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