02521cam a22003253u 4500 12990 UtSlPG 20260610133316.0 m cr n 260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 D PS Cooper, James Fenimore, 1789-1851 A Residence in France : With an Excursion Up the Rhine, and a Second Visit to Switzerland Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2004 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2004-07-22 Produced by Robert Connal, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team. This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) at http://gallica.bnf.fr "A Residence in France" by James Fenimore Cooper is a travelogue interspersed with political commentary written in the early 19th century. This work encapsulates Cooper's observations and experiences during his journeys through France, as well as his interactions with prominent figures, including General Lafayette, against the backdrop of Europe’s turbulent political landscape following the revolutions of the period. The book delves into themes of governance, social change, and the experience of American expatriates in Europe. At the start of the narrative, Cooper introduces his readers to the socio-political climate of post-revolutionary France, reflecting on conversations with Lafayette regarding the country's changing nature. The opening passages highlight the subtle complexities of French society and current affairs, as he discusses various political figures, including Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette, and the impact of the recent revolutions on the rights and minds of the French people. The author also prepares the reader for the broader topics of his exploration, suggesting an in-depth examination of France's governance and societal norms through a series of letters that form the backbone of his travel account. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Germany -- Description and travel France -- Description and travel Switzerland -- Description and travel https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/12990 54384 54384