02680cam a22003253u 4500 19234 UtSlPG 20260610133441.0 m cr n 260607r2006||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG fr iso639-1 DC Méneval, Claude-François, baron de, 1778-1850 Récit d'une excursion de l'impératrice Marie-Louise aux glaciers de Savoie en juillet 1814 Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2006 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2006-09-10 Produced by Mireille Harmelin, Eric Vautier and the Online Distributed Proofreaders Europe at http://dp.rastko.net. This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) "Récit d'une excursion de l'impératrice Marie-Louise aux glaciers de Savoie" by M. le Baron Meneval is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The book recounts the journey of Empress Marie-Louise as she visits the glaciers of Savoie in 1814, reflecting on the political turmoil following the fall of the Napoleonic Empire. This narrative provides insights into her emotions and experiences during a time of personal and national crisis as she faced the challenges of her new reality. The opening of the book introduces the background and circumstances leading up to Marie-Louise's excursion, set against the backdrop of military defeat and political upheaval in Europe. It details the emotions she grapples with as she is forced to leave France, the land she once ruled, and portrays her deep sense of loss and longing for the past. As she prepares for her travels in July, a complex mix of hope and despair colors her journey, setting the stage for the exploration of both the stunning landscapes she encounters and the reflective thoughts on her life and the legacy of her marriage to Napoleon. The narrative aims to capture the genuine feelings of the ex-empress as she escapes momentarily to the majestic beauty of the Alps to find solace amidst her emotional turmoil. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Marie Louise, Empress, consort of Napoleon I, Emperor of the French, 1791-1847 -- Travel -- France -- Savoie Glaciers -- France -- Savoie Savoie (France) -- Description and travel https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/19234 60619 60619