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050 4 _aF2001
100 1 _aHearn, Lafcadio,
_d1850-1904
245 1 0 _aTwo years in the French West Indies
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2020
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2020-09-02
508 _aProduced by Laura Natal Rodrigues at Free Literature (Images generously made available by Hathi Trust.)
520 _a"Two Years in the French West Indies" by Lafcadio Hearn is a travel narrative written in the late 19th century. This work captures Hearn's experiences and observations during his two-year stay in the Caribbean, particularly Martinique, offering a vivid portrayal of the local culture, landscape, and people. The narrative melds personal reflection with rich descriptions of tropical life, showcasing the intricate blend of French, African, and Caribbean influences in the region. At the start of the narrative, Hearn sets the stage for his journey with a detailed account of the sights and sensations aboard the steamer as it departs New York. Through lush, poetic language, he conveys the transition from the bustling metropolis to the serene, azure expanses of the Caribbean Sea, emphasizing the dramatic changes in scenery and atmosphere. In his observations, he introduces readers to the vibrancy of the island life, from the market scenes filled with colorful produce and lively interaction among locals to the striking natural beauty, suggesting a world filled with enchantment and cultural richness that continues to captivate both visitors and inhabitants alike. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aMartinique -- Description and travel
653 _aHearn, Lafcadio, 1850-1904 -- Travel -- Martinique
700 1 _aRushmore, Arthur W.,
_d1883-1955
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/63102
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