02167cam a22002893u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000300011324500240014326400510016730000470021833600260026533700260029133800360031750000310035350801980038452011720058253400450175465300350179985600430183439679UtSlPG20260610133917.0mcr n260607r2012||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d aUtSlPG 7afr2iso639-1 4aPQ1 aKock, Paul de,d1793-187110aAndré le Savoyard 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2012 a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats atextbtxt2rdacontent acomputerbc2rdamedia aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier aRelease date is 2012-05-12 aProduced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Print project.) a"André le Savoyard" by Paul de Kock is a novel written in the mid-19th century. The story centers around a family in the mountains of Savoy, primarily following the life of a young boy named André. The narrative delves into themes of family love, poverty, childhood innocence, and the stark contrast between rural simplicity and the complexities of the outside world. The opening of the novel introduces us to a snowy landscape where André and his brothers are joyfully playing despite the harsh winter conditions. Their playful battles with snowballs highlight the innocence and joy of childhood, as they engage in carefree games under the watchful eyes of their parents in their humble home. However, the mood changes as we learn more about their father’s health struggles and the burdens weighing on their family. The arrival of a wealthy traveler and his daughter adds a layer of tension, as André’s father risks his safety to help them, reflecting the kindness and nobility of the poor, even in the face of their difficulties. This opening sets the stage for a tale rich in emotion and moral complexity. (This is an automatically generated summary.) nOriginal publication data not identified aFrench fiction -- 19th century40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/39679