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Title: Le Capitaine Martin; ou, les Trois croisières
Credits: Produced by Rénald Lévesque
Summary: "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.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 70.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Reybaud, Louis, 1799-1879
EBook No.: 47984
Published: Jan 16, 2015
Downloads: 115
Language: French
Subject: Short stories, French
Subject: French fiction -- 19th century
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Le Capitaine Martin; ou, les Trois croisières
Credits: Produced by Rénald Lévesque
Summary: "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.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 70.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Reybaud, Louis, 1799-1879
EBook No.: 47984
Published: Jan 16, 2015
Downloads: 115
Language: French
Subject: Short stories, French
Subject: French fiction -- 19th century
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.