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100 1 _aKite, Elizabeth Sarah,
_d1864-1954
245 1 0 _aBeaumarchais and the War of American Independence, Vol. 1
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2011
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2011-11-09
508 _aProduced by Roberta Staehlin, Henry Gardiner and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
520 _a"Beaumarchais and the War of American Independence, Vol. 1" by Elizabeth Sarah Kite is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book explores the life of Pierre-August Caron de Beaumarchais, an influential Frenchman whose contributions were pivotal in supporting the American colonies during their quest for independence. This narrative highlights Beaumarchais's multifaceted character as a watchmaker, diplomat, and playwright, revealing how he adeptly navigated the intricacies of both personal and political realms. The opening of the work sets the stage by detailing Beaumarchais's early life, including his upbringing in a watchmaker's family in Paris and his initial struggles with his father. We learn of his budding talents, such as his ingenuity in watchmaking and his love for music, which eventually led him to enter the royal courts of France. The text illustrates the conflicts between his vibrant personality and the rigid societal expectations of his time, foreshadowing his later pivotal role in securing support for American independence. This introduction effectively establishes the foundation for Kite's exploration of Beaumarchais's extraordinary journey and the significant impact he had on both France and America's history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aUnited States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Participation, French
653 _aBeaumarchais, Pierre Augustin Caron de, 1732-1799
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/37960
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