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100 1 _aSaint-Pierre, Bernardin de,
_d1737-1814
245 1 0 _aVoyage à l'Ile-de-France (2/2)
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
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2020-11-29
508 _aProduced by Laurent Vogel and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Books project.)
520 _a"Voyage à l'Ile-de-France (2/2)" by Bernardin de Saint-Pierre is a travel narrative written in the early 19th century. This work recounts the author's journey to the Isle of France (now Mauritius) and the surrounding territories, particularly detailing his experiences and observations upon arriving at Cape of Good Hope. The text explores themes of nature, culture, and the author’s personal reflections on the places he visits. The opening portion of this narrative begins with the departure from Bourbon Island and provides a vivid description of the voyage to Cape Town amidst storms and challenging sea conditions. The journey reflects the struggles of sea travel during this period, highlighting the ship's encounters with rough weather and the subsequent arrival at the Cape, described with admiration for its unique landscapes, including Table Mountain. Upon reaching the Cape, the author shares his feelings of curiosity and apprehension about navigating a new land, alongside glimpses of the indigenous wildlife and the welcoming environment that surrounds him, setting the tone for his exploration of the region's culture and natural beauty. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aMauritius -- Description and travel -- Early works to 1800
653 _aRéunion -- Description and travel -- Early works to 1800
653 _aCape of Good Hope (South Africa) -- Description and travel -- Early works to 1800
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/63920
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