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100	1		_aBelot, Adolphe, _d1829-1890
245	1	2	_aA Parisian Sultana, Vol. 1 (of 3)
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2019
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2019-01-12
508			_aProduced by Douglas Ethington
520			_a"A Parisian Sultana, Vol. 1 (of 3)" by Adolphe Belot is a novel written in the late 19th century." This work introduces readers to Madame Laura de Guéran, a young widow of grace and intellect, who is drawn into the worlds of exploration and adventure that her late husband once inhabited. The novel explores themes of love, adventure, and the complexities of societal expectations, as Laura assembles a group of gentlemen to accompany her on a perilous journey across Africa. "The opening of the novel sets the stage in Madame de Guéran's elegantly-appointed Parisian apartment, filled with books on geography and exploration, revealing her deep intellectual interests." Upon receiving a copy of the "Times", she immerses herself in accounts of the great explorer Livingstone's exploits, sparking her desire for adventure. Laura's charm and conviction soon lead her to gather three gentlemen—MM. de Morin, Périères, and Desrioux—whom she intends to accompany her on a journey into the uncharted territories of Africa. As she reveals her plan to travel into the heart of the continent, the men react with a mix of surprise and admiration, setting the stage for a thrilling expedition filled with personal stakes and ethical dilemmas. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aParis (France) -- Fiction
700	1		_aDunstan, H. Mainwaring
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/58677
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