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The Travels And Adventures Of Monsieur Violet In California, Sonora And Western Texas

The Travels And Adventures Of Monsieur Violet In California, Sonora And Western Texas

Marryat, Capt Frederick

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Travel Writing20th Century United States HistoryFiction Anthologies

ISBN10: 1162969180
ISBN13: 9781162969183
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 200
Weight: 0.60
Height: 0.42 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Travels and Adventures of Monsieur Violet in California, Sonora, and Western Texas is a travelogue written by Captain Frederick Marryat. The book follows the journey of Monsieur Violet, a Frenchman, as he travels through the American West in the mid-19th century. The book is divided into three parts, each detailing a different leg of Violet's journey. The first part covers his travels through California, where he encounters various Native American tribes and learns about the gold rush that has brought many people to the region. The second part describes his time in Sonora, Mexico, where he witnesses the Mexican-American War and the struggles of the local people. The final part of the book details Violet's journey through Western Texas, where he encounters outlaws and cowboys.Throughout the book, Marryat provides vivid descriptions of the landscapes, people, and cultures that Violet encounters on his journey. He also includes his own observations and opinions on the American West, including its politics, economy, and social structures. Overall, The Travels and Adventures of Monsieur Violet in California, Sonora, and Western Texas provides a fascinating glimpse into life in the American West during the mid-19th century, as seen through the eyes of a European traveler.From V12 Of The Works Of Captain Marryat.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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