Travels and Adventures of Monsieur Violet by Frederick Marryat
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"Travels and Adventures of Monsieur Violet" by Frederick Marryat is a novel written in the mid-19th century. The story follows the life of Monsieur Violet, whose journey begins in the aftermath of the 1830 Revolution in France, leading him and his father to seek fortune and purpose in North America. As they travel across various countries and meet many interesting characters, the themes of adventure, culture, and the clash of civilizations come
to the forefront. The opening of the book establishes the background of the protagonist, whose father is a nobleman in exile. After losing his status in France, they embark on a journey that takes them across Europe and eventually to America, where they aim to assist the Shoshone tribe and improve their way of life through agriculture. Monsieur Violet's narrative is one of exploration and adventure, where he learns about the complexities of different cultures while aspiring to merge the white settlers' civilization with that of the indigenous people he comes to respect and admire. As he and his companions engage with the Shoshones and other tribes, Violet faces various challenges that reflect deeper themes of identity, belonging, and the impact of colonization. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Marryat, Frederick, 1792-1848 |
|---|---|
| Title | Travels and Adventures of Monsieur Violet |
| Credits | Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 59.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Historical fiction |
| Subject | Indians of North America -- Fiction |
| Subject | Western stories |
| Subject | Adventure stories |
| Subject | Travelers -- Fiction |
| Subject | French -- West (U.S.) -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 21556 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-21556-3 |
| Release Date | May 21, 2007 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 605 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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