Gallot, Yves 1863-1936 creator text utu 2020 monographic fr 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Souvenirs du célèbre marcheur Gallot, le roi des marcheurs. Première partie" is a memoir written in the late 19th century. The work captures the life experiences and observations of the author, Y.-L. Gallot, who recounts his adventures as a renowned walker and traveler. The narrative sets the stage for Gallot's personal journey, covering his childhood struggles and the series of events that led him to a life of exploration. The opening portion of the memoir introduces Gallot's painful childhood and his decision to escape his oppressive home life with a friend. Starting from the story of abuse and mistreatment from his parents, Gallot vividly describes his rebellious spirit and determination to flee to a better life. Their journey to the sea leads them aboard a German ship, the "Ceylan," where they encounter both hardships and brutal treatment before ultimately making a daring escape. This dramatic beginning establishes the tone for an adventurous narrative that combines autobiographical elements with a rich tapestry of personal anecdotes and historical observations, particularly as Gallot navigates his way through new lands and cultures in America. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2020-12-13 Laurent Vogel and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) at gallica.bnf.fr) Original publication data not identified Walking Gallot, Yves, 1863-1936 GV Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/64034 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/64034 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134456.0 64034