02186cam a22003253u 4500 43831 UtSlPG 20260610134015.0 m cr n 260607r2013||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 05020772 UtSlPG en iso639-1 DC PZ McManus, Blanche, 1869-1935 Our Little French Cousin Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2013 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Illustrated by the author. Release date is 2013-09-28 Produced by Emmy, Beth Baran and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "Our Little French Cousin" by Blanche McManus is a children's novel written in the early 20th century. The book follows the life of Germaine, a young girl living in Normandy, France, as she experiences her daily routines and adventures in a quaint rural setting. Through her journey, readers are introduced to various aspects of French culture and history, as well as the close ties between America and France, especially during the tumultuous times of war. The opening of the story introduces us to Germaine as she eagerly awakens to a beautiful day filled with promise. We learn about her life in the La Chaumière farmhouse, her interactions with her mother, Madame Lafond, and her anticipation of her sister Marie's return from school. As they prepare to visit a friend and attend family gatherings, readers are shown snippets of farm life—caring for animals, traditional meals, and the lovely environment that Germaine calls home. The backdrop of the impending war in Europe adds an element of historical context, suggesting deeper themes of friendship and resilience that may unfold in Germaine's adventures. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Children -- France -- Juvenile literature https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/43831 84670 84670