Project Gutenberg 2020-09-02 Public domain in the USA. 499 Hearn, Lafcadio 1850 1904 Koizumi, Yakumo Hearn, Patrick Lafcadio Xiaoquan, Bayun Rushmore, Arthur W. 1883 1955 Rushmore, A. W. (Arthur W.) 23013525 Two years in the French West Indies Produced by Laura Natal Rodrigues at Free Literature (Images generously made available by Hathi Trust.) "Two Years in the French West Indies" by Lafcadio Hearn is a travel narrative written in the late 19th century. This work captures Hearn's experiences and observations during his two-year stay in the Caribbean, particularly Martinique, offering a vivid portrayal of the local culture, landscape, and people. The narrative melds personal reflection with rich descriptions of tropical life, showcasing the intricate blend of French, African, and Caribbean influences in the region. At the start of the narrative, Hearn sets the stage for his journey with a detailed account of the sights and sensations aboard the steamer as it departs New York. Through lush, poetic language, he conveys the transition from the bustling metropolis to the serene, azure expanses of the Caribbean Sea, emphasizing the dramatic changes in scenery and atmosphere. In his observations, he introduces readers to the vibrancy of the island life, from the market scenes filled with colorful produce and lively interaction among locals to the striking natural beauty, suggesting a world filled with enchantment and cultural richness that continues to captivate both visitors and inhabitants alike. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 65.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Martinique -- Description and travel Hearn, Lafcadio, 1850-1904 -- Travel -- Martinique F2001 Text Category: Travel Writing 857183 2025-07-25T06:24:37.737590 text/html 851621 2024-10-18T05:38:35 text/html 3938632 2025-07-25T06:24:49.415596 application/epub+zip 3952110 2025-07-25T06:24:40.025589 application/epub+zip 423724 2025-07-25T06:24:38.824595 application/epub+zip 4167179 2025-07-25T06:24:56.027571 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 4127053 2025-07-25T06:24:48.128602 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 608751 2022-09-28T12:43:28.874061 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 788669 2025-07-25T06:24:36.281600 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 768855 2024-10-18T05:38:35 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16815 2025-07-25T06:24:56.181558 application/rdf+xml 7933 2025-07-25T06:24:38.967595 image/jpeg 1747 2025-07-25T06:24:38.895606 image/jpeg 3772435 2025-07-25T06:24:37.975612 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