The Land of Evangeline: The Authentic Story of Her Country and Her People by Herbin et al.
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Author | Herbin, John Frederic, 1860-1923 |
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Author | Longfellow, Henry Wadsworth, 1807-1882 |
Title |
The Land of Evangeline: The Authentic Story of Her Country and Her People
With Evangeline by H. W. Longfellow |
Note | Reading ease score: 71.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
Credits | E-text prepared by David T. Jones, Pat McCoy, Mardi Desjardins, |
Summary | "The Land of Evangeline: The Authentic Story of Her Country and Her People" by John F. Herbin is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work delves into the rich history and culture of the Acadian people, particularly focusing on the area known as Grand-Pré, which is famed through Longfellow's poem "Evangeline." The narrative explores themes of exile, loss, and the enduring spirit of the Acadian community, providing a vivid backdrop for the poignant story of Evangeline and her lover, Gabriel. The opening of the book introduces readers to Grand-Pré, a picturesque village that was once home to a thriving Acadian community, and sets the stage for recounting the tragic events of the Acadian Deportation in 1755. It describes the idyllic landscape during the bloom of apple trees and immerses readers in the daily life of the villagers before their forced exile. The chapter highlights prominent families and details the agricultural practices that sustained the Acadian way of life, emphasizing the beauty and tragedy of their heritage, which will become central to Evangeline's tale as the narrative unfolds. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
Language | English |
LoC Class | F1001: North America local history: Canada |
LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
Subject | American poetry |
Subject | Acadians -- Poetry |
Subject | Nova Scotia -- History -- To 1763 |
Subject | Acadians |
Subject | Grand Pré (N.S.) |
Category | Text |
EBook-No. | 48227 |
Release Date | Feb 10, 2015 |
Most Recently Updated | Jun 15, 2020 |
Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
Downloads | 81 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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