Acadian Reminiscences : The True Story of Evangeline by Felix Voorhies
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"Acadian Reminiscences: The True Story of Evangeline" by Felix Voorhies is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book explores the life and experiences of the Acadian people, focusing on their expulsion from Acadia and the ensuing hardships they faced as exiles. It highlights themes of love, resilience, and the enduring spirit of a community amidst great adversity. The narrative unfolds primarily through the reminiscences of the author's grandmother,
who recounts the poignant tale of Evangeline, an orphaned Acadian girl torn away from her beloved fiancé, Louis Arceneaux, during the exile. As the Acadians flee from British troops, their lives are marked by separation, loss, and the struggle to maintain their faith and cultural identity. The story follows their difficult journey, the heart-wrenching news of their loved ones' fates, and Evangeline's ultimate tragedy as she descends into madness after discovering Louis has pledged his faith to another. This deeply moving account underscores the cultural legacy of the Acadian people and their search for belonging in a foreign land. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Voorhies, Felix, 1839-1919 |
|---|---|
| Title | Acadian Reminiscences : The True Story of Evangeline |
| Credits | E-text prepared by D Alexander and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 64.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | E151: History: America: United States |
| LoC Class | F1001: North America local history: Canada |
| Subject | Acadians -- United States |
| Subject | Nova Scotia -- History -- 1713-1763 |
| Subject | Borda, Marie Marthe |
| Subject | Labiche, Emmeline |
| Subject | Acadians -- Biography |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 31245 |
| Release Date | Feb 10, 2010 |
| Last Update | Feb 11, 2010 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 320 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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