TY  - BOOK
AU  - Boigne,Louise-Eléonore-Charlotte-Adélaide d'Osmond,comtesse de
TI  - Récits d'une tante (Vol. 4 de 4): Mémoires de la Comtesse de Boigne, née d'Osmond
AV  - DC 
PY  - 2010///
CY  - Salt Lake City, UT
PB  - Project Gutenberg
KW  - France -- Court and courtiers
KW  - France -- History -- Restoration, 1814-1830
KW  - France -- History -- 1789-1815
KW  - Boigne, Louise-Eléonore-Charlotte-Adélaide d'Osmond, comtesse de, 1781-1866
N1  - Release date is 2010-01-10; Produced by Mireille Harmelin, Christine P. Travers and
the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at
http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images
generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale
de France (BnF/Gallica) at http://gallica.bnf.fr); Original publication data not identified
N2  - "Récits d'une tante" by Boigne is a historical memoir written in the early 20th century. This work presents the personal recollections of the Comtesse de Boigne, offering insights into significant historical events such as the July Revolution of 1830 in France. The narrative centers around the countess herself as she recounts her observations and experiences during this tumultuous period, adding a personal perspective to the broader historical context.  The opening of the memoir introduces us to the Comtesse de Boigne as she reflects on her position as a witness to the July 1830 uprising. She describes her lack of political involvement, asserting her impartiality and intention to report the events as she witnessed them. The text captures the tense atmosphere in Paris, with people reacting to the government's actions and the growing unrest. The countess recounts her conversations with notable figures and ordinary citizens as they discuss the unfolding events, painting a vivid picture of the chaos and excitement of the time, while also revealing her insightful commentary on the political dynamics at play. This preliminary section sets the stage for a detailed and personal exploration of historical moments intertwined with the author's reflections. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
UR  - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/30912
ER  -