TY - BOOK AU - Vattier d'Ambroyse,Valentine TI - Le littoral de la France, vol. 1: Côtes Normandes de Dunkerque au Mont Saint-Michel AV - DC PY - 2019/// CY - Salt Lake City, UT PB - Project Gutenberg KW - France -- Social life and customs -- 19th century KW - City and town life -- France -- History KW - Coasts -- France -- History KW - Navigation -- France -- History KW - Harbors -- France -- History KW - France -- History, Local KW - France -- Historical geography N1 - Release date is 2019-05-16; Produced by Claudine Corbasson, Pierre Lacaze and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries); Original publication data not identified N2 - "Le littoral de la France, vol. 1: Côtes Normandes de Dunkerque au Mont Saint-Michel" by V. Vattier d'Ambroyse is a detailed geographical and historical account written in the late 19th century. The work explores the French coastline from Dunkerque to Mont Saint-Michel, discussing its maritime significance, ports, industries, and the surrounding natural landscapes. The opening of the book introduces the reader to the vital importance of the French coastal regions in Europe, emphasizing France's maritime advantages and potential for greater naval presence. Vattier d'Ambroyse sets the stage for a comprehensive exploration of various harbors, coastal geography, and the historical developments that shaped these regions, beginning with Dunkerque, which is portrayed as a strategic naval base historically contested due to its crucial location. The narrative promises to illustrate significant interactions with neighboring nations and highlights the resilience and industriousness of the French maritime community, paving the way for an in-depth examination of France's coastal heritage. (This is an automatically generated summary.) UR - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/59525 ER -