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Author Doublet, Jean, 1655-1728
Editor Bréard, Charles, 1839-1913
Title Journal du corsaire Jean Doublet de Honfleur, lieutenant de frégate sous Louis XIV
Publié d'après le manuscrit autographe avec introduction, notes et additions
Note Reading ease score: 67.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary "Journal du corsaire Jean Doublet de Honfleur, lieutenant de frégate sous Louis XIV" is a historical account likely written in the late 19th century. This work presents the life and adventures of Jean Doublet, a corsair who navigated the seas during the 17th century, detailing his participation in maritime explorations, trade, and warfare. The book serves as a significant record of French maritime history, showcasing the experiences of a lesser-known yet pivotal figure in the age of exploration and colonization. The opening of the journal establishes Doublet’s introduction as a young boy who stows away on his father’s ship to accompany him on a voyage to colonize the Brion Islands. The narrative reveals his early fascination with the sea and his family's endeavors in establishing a new settlement, setting the stage for a life filled with danger and adventure. As the account unfolds, it hints at various challenges, including shipwrecks, adversarial encounters with other maritime forces, and the inevitable hardships faced by early colonists. Through his own experiences and reflections, Doublet’s voice begins to crystallize—an honest and earnest sailor navigating both the tempestuous sea and the complexities of life in a new world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language French
LoC Class DC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: France, Andorra, Monaco
Subject France -- History, Naval
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EBook-No. 43849
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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