02325cam a22003373u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003701000130007804000110009104100170010205000100011910000320012924500400016126400510020130000470025233600260029933700260032533800360035150000310038750801080041852012220052653400450174865300410179365300550183470000360188985600430192599900190196863102UtSlPG20260610134444.0mcr n260607r2020||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  a23013525  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aF20011 aHearn, Lafcadio,d1850-190410aTwo years in the French West Indies 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2020  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2020-09-02  aProduced by Laura Natal Rodrigues at Free Literature (Images
generously made available by Hathi Trust.)  a"Two Years in the French West Indies" by Lafcadio Hearn is a travel narrative written in the late 19th century. This work captures Hearn's experiences and observations during his two-year stay in the Caribbean, particularly Martinique, offering a vivid portrayal of the local culture, landscape, and people. The narrative melds personal reflection with rich descriptions of tropical life, showcasing the intricate blend of French, African, and Caribbean influences in the region.  At the start of the narrative, Hearn sets the stage for his journey with a detailed account of the sights and sensations aboard the steamer as it departs New York. Through lush, poetic language, he conveys the transition from the bustling metropolis to the serene, azure expanses of the Caribbean Sea, emphasizing the dramatic changes in scenery and atmosphere. In his observations, he introduces readers to the vibrancy of the island life, from the market scenes filled with colorful produce and lively interaction among locals to the striking natural beauty, suggesting a world filled with enchantment and cultural richness that continues to captivate both visitors and inhabitants alike. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aMartinique -- Description and travel  aHearn, Lafcadio, 1850-1904 -- Travel -- Martinique1 aRushmore, Arthur W.,d1883-195540uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/63102  c103926d103926