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100 1 _aCorbière, Edouard,
_d1793-1875
245 1 3 _aLe Négrier, Vol. III :
_bAventures de mer
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2006
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2006-02-08
508 _aProduced by Carlo Traverso, beth133 and the Online Distributed Proofreaders Europe at http://dp.rastko.net. This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica)
520 _a"Le Négrier, Vol. III" by Édouard Corbière is a novel written in the early 19th century. The narrative unfolds primarily at sea, following the adventures of Captain Niquelet and other characters on their ship, La Gazelle. Central figures include the captain, the narrator Léonard, and his friend Ivon, who experiences the trials and tribulations of maritime life, highlighting themes of camaraderie, maritime morals, and the contrast between life at sea and life on land. The opening of the novel introduces us to the characters as they embark on a sea voyage, emphasizing the relief sailors feel when at sea, away from the troubles of land. Captain Niquelet, initially amiable, reveals a serious side as he navigates the complexities of command, offering insights on marine ethics and the behavior of crew members. The narrative is laced with reflections on life at sea, touching upon the camaraderie among sailors and the strange customs associated with passage through the Tropic. As they approach tropical waters, rituals and celebrations occur, such as the humorous baptism ceremony for those crossing the Tropic for the first time. The tone shifts to a more serious one as the dangers of piracy and the harsh realities of sailor life loom ever closer, setting the stage for the unfolding adventures. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aSlave trade -- Africa -- Fiction
653 _aWest Indies, French -- Fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/17716
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