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100 1 _aReybaud, Louis,
_d1799-1879
245 1 3 _aLe Capitaine Martin; ou, les Trois croisières
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2015
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 2015-01-16
508 _aProduced by Rénald Lévesque
520 _a"Le Capitaine Martin; ou, les Trois croisières" by Louis Reybaud is a novel written during the late 19th century. The book revolves around the adventurous and tumultuous life of Captain Martin, a young fisherman turned corsair, who navigates the dangers of the sea while trying to secure a prosperous future for himself and his beloved, Gertrude. The narrative captures themes of ambition, love, and the unpredictable nature of fortune. The story begins in Saint-Malo, where the spirited Martin, seeking to win the hand of Gertrude Bertrand, embarks on a daring mission to capture an English ship with his friend Duguay-Trouin. Following his audacious success, Martin transforms from a simple fisherman into a celebrated captain, enjoying wealth and a luxurious lifestyle. However, his ambition leads him into complicated romantic entanglements, particularly with the alluring widow Madame Durbec. As Martin's fortunes rise and fall, his devotion to his wife and daughter Catherine becomes a central focus. The plot unfolds across several years, ultimately leading to a poignant conclusion where Martin’s dreams and sacrifices intersect, leaving a lasting legacy for his family. Through his trials, the story explores the interplay of personal ambition against the backdrop of maritime adventure and the inevitability of fate. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aShort stories, French
653 _aFrench fiction -- 19th century
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/47984
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