Travels and Adventures of Monsieur Violet by Frederick Marryat

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Author Marryat, Frederick, 1792-1848
Title Travels and Adventures of Monsieur Violet
Note Reading ease score: 59.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England
Summary "Travels and Adventures of Monsieur Violet" by Frederick Marryat is a novel written in the mid-19th century. The story follows the life of Monsieur Violet, whose journey begins in the aftermath of the 1830 Revolution in France, leading him and his father to seek fortune and purpose in North America. As they travel across various countries and meet many interesting characters, the themes of adventure, culture, and the clash of civilizations come to the forefront. The opening of the book establishes the background of the protagonist, whose father is a nobleman in exile. After losing his status in France, they embark on a journey that takes them across Europe and eventually to America, where they aim to assist the Shoshone tribe and improve their way of life through agriculture. Monsieur Violet's narrative is one of exploration and adventure, where he learns about the complexities of different cultures while aspiring to merge the white settlers' civilization with that of the indigenous people he comes to respect and admire. As he and his companions engage with the Shoshones and other tribes, Violet faces various challenges that reflect deeper themes of identity, belonging, and the impact of colonization. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Historical fiction
Subject Indians of North America -- Fiction
Subject Western stories
Subject Adventure stories
Subject Travelers -- Fiction
Subject French -- West (U.S.) -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 21556
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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