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100 1 _aJusserand, J. J.
_q(Jean Jules),
_d1855-1932
245 1 0 _aWith Americans of Past and Present Days
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2012
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2012-06-09
505 0 _aDedication -- Rochambeau and the French in America, from unpublished documents -- Major L'Enfant and the Federal city -- Washington and the French -- Abraham Lincoln -- The Franklin medal, Philadelphia, April 20, 1906 -- Horace Howard Furness; an address delivered in the name of the American philosophical society, Philadelphia, January 17, 1913 -- From war to peace; an address delivered before the American society for the judicial settlement of international disputes, December 17, 1910.
508 _aProduced by David Edwards, Margo Romberg and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"With Americans of Past and Present Days" by J. J. Jusserand is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book reflects on the experiences and impressions of the author, who served as the French ambassador to the United States, about the Franco-American relations throughout history, particularly noting significant events during the American War of Independence. It explores the unique bonds formed between the two nations and documents various individuals and events that contributed to those ties. The opening of the work introduces the reader to Jusserand's perspective as he recalls pivotal moments from his background in France to his ambassadorship in America, highlighting the youthful vigor of both nations during the time of the American Revolution. He reminisces about key figures, such as Rochambeau, and the anticipation of a combined effort against British forces, showcasing the willingness and enthusiasm of the French to support a cause that resonated with their own ideals of liberty. This portion establishes a vivid historical setting and a personal connection that invites readers to further explore the interplay between these two nations in the context of their shared struggles for freedom. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aWashington, George, 1732-1799
653 _aUnited States -- Biography
653 _aUnited States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Participation, French
653 _aRochambeau, Jean-Baptiste-Donatien de Vimeur, comte de, 1725-1807
653 _aL'Enfant, Pierre Charles, 1754-1825
653 _aUnited States -- Relations -- France
653 _aFrance -- Relations -- United States
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/39954
999 _c80793
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