Le Corbière, Edouard 1793-1875 creator text utu 2020 monographic fr 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Le Banian, roman maritime" by Édouard Corbière is a maritime novel written in the early 19th century. The story follows a young man recently returned from the army who aspires to embark on a sea voyage, exploring the world of trade and maritime life. As he prepares for his journey to the Caribbean island of Martinique, he encounters various characters, including ship captains and potential crew members, setting the stage for a tale of adventure and personal growth. The opening of the novel introduces the protagonist's desire to leave behind a life of warfare for one at sea. After some unsuccessful attempts to secure a position on a ship, he ultimately decides to invest in a trading venture, assembling a cargo to sell upon arriving at his destination. His journey begins with a significant meeting with Captain Lanclume, who invites him aboard his ship, the "Toujours-le-même," and provides an entertaining backdrop of maritime camaraderie, culinary trials, and the anxieties of setting sail. The narrative captures the blend of ambition and apprehension as the protagonist seeks his fortune and identity amid the vast ocean and the uncertainties it presents. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2020-09-17 Produced by Laurent Vogel and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) Original publication data not identified French fiction -- 19th century PQ Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/63220 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/63220 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134445.0 63220