02333cam a22003013u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000500011324500450016326400510020830000470025933600260030633700260033233800360035850000310039450800450042552014230047053400450189365300330193885600430197199900170201444930UtSlPG20260610134030.0mcr n260607r2014||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aNK1 aBrightwell, C. L.q(Cecilia Lucy),d1811-187510aPalissy the Huguenot Potter: A True Tale 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2014  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2014-02-16  aThis ebook was transcribed by Les Bowler  a"Palissy the Huguenot Potter: A True Tale" by C. L. Brightwell is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The narrative centers around the life and struggles of Bernard Palissy, a Huguenot artist and potter based in 16th-century France, who is determined to discover the secret of making exquisite enamels despite facing poverty, family issues, and religious persecution. The book highlights Palissy's perseverance and passion for his craft, along with his devout Christian faith amidst the backdrop of a tumultuous era of religious conflict.  The opening of the work introduces readers to Bernard Palissy and his humble beginnings in the town of Saintes, where he, alongside his wife and children, grapples with the challenges of providing for his family while pursuing his passion for pottery. Readers learn about Palissy's notable talents and aspirations, particularly his desire to create beautiful enamel pieces, which leads him into a series of experimental failures. Despite the financial pressures and personal sacrifices that plague his household, including the sickness of his children, Palissy remains committed to his dream. The narrative presents a vivid picture of his character—an artist driven by love for both his family and his craft—while foreshadowing the significant events that will shape his life and the lives of those around him. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aPalissy, Bernard, 1510?-159040uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/44930  c85769d85769