02417cam a22003013u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000330011324500430014626400510018930000470024033600260028733700260031333800360033950000310037550800760040652015160048253400450199865300120204385600430205599900170209813059UtSlPG20260610133317.0mcr n260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7afr2iso639-1 4aPQ1 aDeGuise, Charles,d1827-188413aLe Cap au Diable, Légende Canadienne 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2004  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2004-07-30  aProduced by Renald Levesque and La Bibliothèque Nationale du Québec  a"Le Cap au Diable, Légende Canadienne" by Charles DeGuise is a historical novel written during the mid-19th century. The narrative begins by vividly describing the splendid natural beauty of the Canadian landscape, specifically along the Saint Lawrence River, and transitions to introducing the main character, Monsieur St.-Aubin, an Acadian merchant whose life is intertwined with the tragic history surrounding the Acadians during a tumultuous period of conflict and upheaval. As the narrative unfolds, we witness themes of loss, resilience, and the struggle for survival amidst the hardships faced by St.-Aubin, his family, and their community.  The opening of the novel sets a somber and atmospheric tone, filled with rich descriptions of landscapes and a sense of foreboding associated with the titular Cap au Diable, a grim site marked by shipwrecks and local legends. We meet St.-Aubin, a prosperous and kind-hearted merchant, and his wife, who embody the peaceful life in Acadia before their world is shattered by conflicts with Anglo-American forces. The narrative hints at impending tragedy, as St.-Aubin's journey leads him away from his family during a time of national crisis. The contrast between the idyllic life they lead and the chaos that ensues is palpable, establishing a poignant backdrop for the unfolding drama of the Acadian exodus and personal calamity, setting the stage for emotional depth and historical reflection throughout the tale. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aFiction40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/13059  c54453d54453