Project Gutenberg 2012-06-09 Public domain in the USA. 196 Jusserand, J. J. (Jean Jules) 1855 1932 Jusserand, Jean Jules Jusserand, Jean Adrien Antoine Jules 16011605 With Americans of Past and Present Days Dedication -- Rochambeau and the French in America, from unpublished documents -- Major L'Enfant and the Federal city -- Washington and the French -- Abraham Lincoln -- The Franklin medal, Philadelphia, April 20, 1906 -- Horace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. Produced 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) "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.) Reading ease score: 59.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Washington, George, 1732-1799 United States -- Biography United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Participation, French Rochambeau, Jean-Baptiste-Donatien de Vimeur, comte de, 1725-1807 L'Enfant, Pierre Charles, 1754-1825 United States -- Relations -- France France -- Relations -- United States E151 Text Category: History - American Category: History - British Category: History - European Category: History - Modern (1750+) Category: History - Warfare 584146 2025-07-16T08:44:00.776530 text/html 593533 2012-06-10T15:09:42 text/html 313425 2025-07-16T08:44:12.003448 application/epub+zip 318601 2025-07-16T08:44:04.770471 application/epub+zip 299180 2025-07-16T08:44:03.168486 application/epub+zip 602441 2025-07-16T08:44:16.971929 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 570002 2025-07-16T08:44:10.784412 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 529733 2022-09-18T09:51:19.063703 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 484588 2025-07-16T08:43:59.669492 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 484379 2012-06-10T15:11:40 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 483936 2012-06-10T15:12:36 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 483939 2012-06-10T15:08:42 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 26236 2025-07-16T08:44:17.119891 application/rdf+xml 17748 2025-07-16T08:44:03.711526 image/jpeg 4114 2025-07-16T08:44:03.439477 image/jpeg 192348 2012-06-10T15:28:32 application/octet-stream application/zip 192029 2012-06-10T15:28:32 application/octet-stream application/zip 217695 2012-06-10T15:28:32 application/octet-stream application/zip 191499 2012-06-10T15:28:32 application/octet-stream application/zip 294544 2025-07-16T08:44:00.820448 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia fr.wikipedia