With Americans of Past and Present Days by J. J. Jusserand
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"With Americans of Past and Present Days" by J. J. Jusserand is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book reflects on the experiences and impressions of the author, who served as the French ambassador to the United States, about the Franco-American relations throughout history, particularly noting significant events during the American War of Independence. It explores the unique bonds formed between the two nations and documents various individuals
and events that contributed to those ties. The opening of the work introduces the reader to Jusserand's perspective as he recalls pivotal moments from his background in France to his ambassadorship in America, highlighting the youthful vigor of both nations during the time of the American Revolution. He reminisces about key figures, such as Rochambeau, and the anticipation of a combined effort against British forces, showcasing the willingness and enthusiasm of the French to support a cause that resonated with their own ideals of liberty. This portion establishes a vivid historical setting and a personal connection that invites readers to further explore the interplay between these two nations in the context of their shared struggles for freedom. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Jusserand, J. J. (Jean Jules), 1855-1932 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 16011605 |
| Title | With Americans of Past and Present Days |
| Contents | Dedication -- Rochambeau and the French in America, from unpublished documents -- Major L'Enfant and the Federal city -- Washington and the French -- Abraham Lincoln -- The Franklin medal, Philadelphia, April 20, 1906 -- Horace Howard Furness; an address delivered in the name of the American philosophical society, Philadelphia, January 17, 1913 -- From war to peace; an address delivered before the American society for the judicial settlement of international disputes, December 17, 1910. |
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Produced by David Edwards, Margo Romberg and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 59.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | E151: History: America: United States |
| Subject | Washington, George, 1732-1799 |
| Subject | United States -- Biography |
| Subject | United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Participation, French |
| Subject | Rochambeau, Jean-Baptiste-Donatien de Vimeur, comte de, 1725-1807 |
| Subject | L'Enfant, Pierre Charles, 1754-1825 |
| Subject | United States -- Relations -- France |
| Subject | France -- Relations -- United States |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 39954 |
| Release Date | Jun 9, 2012 |
| Last Update | Jun 10, 2012 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 399 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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