The Dumas, Alexandre 1802-1870 creator text utu 2019 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "The Whites and the Blues" by Alexandre Dumas is a historical novel written in the mid-19th century. The narrative unfolds during the tumultuous period of the French Revolution, painting a vivid picture of the complexities and dangers of that era through the experiences of its characters. The central figure introduced is a young boy named Charles, who arrives in Strasbourg with the hope of studying under Euloge Schneider, a notable figure entrenched in the revolutionary government. At the start of the novel, Charles arrives at the Hôtel de la Poste, where he is greeted by a surly groom named Coclès, who leads him to his accommodations. As he navigates the harrowing atmosphere of a city under the shadow of the guillotine and the strict decrees of the revolutionaries, he learns about the grim fate that awaits those accused of treason. The opening chapters illustrate Charles's initial experiences and interactions with local citizens, including the enigmatic citizeness Teutch and his more adventurous new friend Eugene de Beauharnais. As the story progresses, themes of loyalty, danger, and the evolving political landscape are interwoven through their dialogues and encounters. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Companion book to "The companions of Jehu," #7079. Release date is 2019-07-17 Produced by David T. Jones, Paul Ereaut, Al Haines & the online Distributed Proofreaders Canada team at http://www.pgdpcanada.net from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries) Original publication data not identified France -- History -- Revolution, 1789-1799 -- Fiction Napoleon I, Emperor of the French, 1769-1821 -- Fiction PQ Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/59938 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/59938 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134400.0 59938